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A Policy Brief on MOOCs
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A MOOC (massive open online course) is an online course that normally requires no prior
qualifications for entry, can be accessed by anyone who has an Internet connection, and
includes large or very large numbers of learners (generally 1,000 or more); scalability is its
distinguishing aspect. In addition, a learner must use a laptop or desktop computer, a tablet
computer or a smartphone to gain access to a MOOC. To date, typical learners in a MOOC
are individuals with an existing degree, often middle-class professionals. MOOC users also
are often below 30 years of age. However, MOOCs have a wide reach, with different courses
appealing to very different demographics.
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2015-05
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)