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As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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