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Could Public Libraries Play A Big Role In The MOOC Revolution? As Proctors? Learning Centers?
Christopher Chan via Compfight EdRadar says: – Good point in this press release… We think that…. – Public libraries could be a key to the MOOC revolution reaching a broader population. – Academic and public librarian staff could function as proctors and other ethical gate-keepers. – Libraries could open more learning rooms and testing centers [...]
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