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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kazakhstan to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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