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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

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