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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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