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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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