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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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