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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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