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As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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