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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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