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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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