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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

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