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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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