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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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