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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

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