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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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