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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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