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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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