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As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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