The return of the MOOC: Established education providers v new contenders
| Published | January 2017 |
| Type of work | From the print edition - Special report |
| Journal | The Economist Edition Jan 12th 2017, 15:54 |
| Refereed | Does not apply |
| Rights | Copyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2017. All rights reserved. |
| URL | http://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21714173-alternative-providers-education-must-solve-problems-cost-and |
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