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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

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