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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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