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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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