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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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