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As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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