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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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