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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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