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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Lebanon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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