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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

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