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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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