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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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