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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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