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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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