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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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