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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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