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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these massive open online courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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