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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kyrgyzstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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