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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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