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As online education becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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