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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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