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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tajikistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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