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The return of the MOOC: Established education providers v new contenders
The Economist

PublishedJanuary 2017
Type of workFrom the print edition - Special report
JournalThe Economist
Edition Jan 12th 2017, 15:54


RefereedDoes not apply
RightsCopyright © The Economist Newspaper Limited 2017. All rights reserved.
URLhttp://www.economist.com/news/special-report/21714173-alternative-providers-education-must-solve-problems-cost-and
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