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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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