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- Career benefits of taking MOOC are 72%.
- These benefits include:
- Finding a new job
- Starting their own business
- Received a pay raise
- Received a promotion

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- Because of the large size of the class, grading may not be done as effective as  it may be done in a normal size classroom.
- Student dropout rate is higher with K-12 MOOC learners than with face-to-face learners.
- There is a drop-out rate of 7%-9%.
- Less one-on-one connection between teacher and student.
- Certain schools are not accepting MOOC as credit courses.
- Not 100% free, as it once was, some classes require students to pay to send in assignments.

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- Thousands of classes to choose from.
- Classes are nearly free.
- Provide a solution to the crowded classroom.
- Professors have to integrate TEC-VARIETY in order to have a truly successful online class.

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- Here is a brief video that showcases MOOC for K-12 learners. However, also showing that MOOC is for all learners, no matter the level of education.

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- Classes free to learn from. However, you may have to pay in order to send in assignments or receive your earned certificate.
- The videos and reading are detailed.
- If you do not want to watch the video, scroll down and read the script. This is good for those who are unable to sit and watch the video.
- A person out of school can continue to learn without having to enroll in a community college or university.
- Overall, my experience with MOOC is a positive one. I believe that I will look into more courses in the future.

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- Flipped Classrooms can benefit from MOOC because it allows the student to chose their own classes.
- The classes are relatively cheap to purchase participation access.

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- Blended type of learning.
- Often is an online type of class.
- Students watch online lectures, participate in online discussions, conduct research at home. All with the guidance of a mentor.
- Flipped classrooms are more personal as students participate in what they are learning rather than having facts thrown at them left and right.

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- Hinders diversity of thought because too many people are learning the exact same thing, the exact same way.
- Lack of student follow-through. The students that take these classes need to be in a face-to-face environment. As a result, these students drop out of the class. Also, because it is free, students are less likely to care about dropping out of the class.
- Online learning isn't for everyone.
- Due to the fact that MOOC is new, there are no current quality control.

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- MOOC is offered by Coursera, EdX, and others.
- First introduced as MOOC in 2008.
- Became known as a popular mode of learning in 2012.
- By June 2012 over 1.5 million people had registered for classes with Coursera, EdX, and others.
- By October 2013 Coursera enrollment surpassed 5 million.

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- Expand your mind and take classes of subjects that you truly wish to learn about.
- Connects people from around the world with a common goal, to learn from their class.
- Student may plan around their semester with set start and end dates.
- Can gain a certificate with completion of the course.

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MOOC stands for Massive Open Online Course. This short video, by Dave Cormier, will explain what MOOC is.

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Current technology allows us to reach across boarders and learn. We are able to take classes and expand our minds.

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As our society grows, so does our technology. With these technological advancements we are able to step further into a new age. This new age of technology adapts to our individual needs. Part of these needs is the need for education. We are no longer bound by walls to learn something new. We have the entire world to learn from, thanks to technology.

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