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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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