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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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