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As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major 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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