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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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