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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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