Using objects is a common way to do this. Usually DTOs (Data Transfer Objects) are "dumb" POCOs having a set of properties, and acts like a "struct", but, if you put on them validation and more logic (view logic) you have a view model and you can use them to work with the controller. This one should use the model (of the Business Layer).
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