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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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