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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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