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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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