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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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