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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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