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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online 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 assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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