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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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