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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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