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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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