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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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