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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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