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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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