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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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