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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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