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How to Build a Better MOOC
Massive open online courses have not lived up to the hype. There are, however, 50-year-old techniques to improve the experience and reach those who need education the most.
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A Third Grader’s Plea For More Game-Based Learning
One student speaks up about his experience of video games in the classroom.
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