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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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