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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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