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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

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