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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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