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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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