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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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