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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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