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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turkmenistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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