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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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