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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

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