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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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