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As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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