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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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