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As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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