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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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