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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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