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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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