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As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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