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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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