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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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