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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

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