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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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