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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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