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As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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