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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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