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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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