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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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