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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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