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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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