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As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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