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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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