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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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