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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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