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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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