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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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