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As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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