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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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