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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

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