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As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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