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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Azerbaijan to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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