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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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