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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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