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As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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