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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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