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As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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