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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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