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As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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