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Philanthropist proposes MOOCs as a ‘free’ freshman year

By Keith Button, Education Dive

Source: Education Dive

If the Obama $60 billion free community college tuition plan was ever enacted — a big if with Republicans controlling Congress — the free-first-year idea could offer a like-minded path for students who choose four-year schools. Klinsky’s idea also would tap one of the strengths of MOOCs (that they’re free) and avoid one of their weaknesses (certifying that students complete online courses and master the material) because the AP and CLEP tests would provide the evaluation.

Besides the online courses, Klinsky’s Modern States group would also help connect students to tutoring and other study support.