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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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