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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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