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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

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