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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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