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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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