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As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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