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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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