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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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