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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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