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As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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