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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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