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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Azerbaijan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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