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As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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