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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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