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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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