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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tajikistan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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