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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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