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Via Wired : “Congress Has a $65 Million Proposal to Study Tech’s Effect on Kids.” Via Edsurge : “ Coursera ’s First Ivy League Degree: An Online Master’s From the University of Pennsylvania.” ” ( Not mentioned : Penn was one of the very first investors in Coursera.).

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” Via Chalkbeat : “ Trump education nominee pleads ignorance about high-profile voucher studies showing negative results.” Coursera announces on its blog that it’s expanding to Brazil. Here’s Coursera arguing “Why Everyone Should Learn Sales.” ” “Whatever Happened To MOOCs ?”

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It’s not really “free Internet,” of course – it’s Facebook as Internet. ” Coursera highlights its mentors – its volunteer mentors – on its blog. Via Venture Beat : “ Facebook and Oculus promise millions in funding for diverse apps, education, and more for VR.”

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In Move Towards More Online Degrees, Coursera Introduces Its First Bachelor ’s.” ” “Coursera and other purveyors of massive open online courses supposedly signaled the end of traditional credentials and, as some told it, universities. Edsurge on the business of OER. Vive la MOOC révolution.

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Coursera ’s 2018 Revenue Estimated to be $140 million,” Class Central estimates. ” Bible study, I’m guessing. The folks at Getting Smart promote CS and SEL resources on Facebook for Education. Indiana University has joined edX. Via Education Dive : “ Hobby Lobby is buying a college campus.

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Meanwhile, as The New York Times reports : “ Facebook , Under Fire in Russia Inquiry, Posts 79% Rise in Profit.” " The majors include sociology, media studies, and political science. Via Getting Smart : “ Digital Promise and Facebook Developing New Micro-Credentials Program.” ” LOL.

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” Online Education and the Once and Future “MOOC” Via Edsurge : “ Coursera ’s New Strategy Takes Inspiration From Netflix – and LinkedIn.” ” Via the Coursera blog : “Announcing Coursera for Governments & Nonprofits.” ” Yup. Go, School Sports Team!