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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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