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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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