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As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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