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As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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