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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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