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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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