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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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