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As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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