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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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