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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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