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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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