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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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