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As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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