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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lebanon to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

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