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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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