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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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