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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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