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As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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