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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Libya to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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