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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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