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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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