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As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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