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As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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