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		dsr_ on March 12, 2018 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Surprising Things About School Major counterproof: The Open University. Sounds like MOOCs need to learn from educational institutions that actually have a track record in distance learning.

tonyedgecombe on March 12, 2018 [–]

The big difference is you have to pay for the OU, there is a commitment up front that filters out a lot of people.

Saying MOOCS are a failure because only 2% complete the course is like saying the OU is a failure because only 2% of their web site visitors sign up.

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