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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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