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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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