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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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