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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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