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As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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