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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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