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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uzbekistan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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