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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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