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As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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