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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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