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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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