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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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