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As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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