Two software companies that sell course-management systems, Blackboard and Instructure, have entered the race to provide free online courses for the masses.
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Higher education lacks productivity improvements, and unfortunately, there's a backlash against online learning, which shows promise in high-quality instruction at low cost. Colleges essentially offer a certificate that credentials students. Yes, online schools need some government oversight, but consider: "Do the barriers imposed ensure quality and protect students, or stifle competition, innovation, access and affordability?"
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