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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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