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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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