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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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