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2. Western Governors University - Wikipedia

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   Western Governors University (WGU) is a private online university based in Millcreek, Utah, United States. [6] The university uses an online competency-based learning model, providing advanced education for working professionals. [7] Degrees awarded by WGU are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).

3. Microdegree - Wikipedia

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   In higher education a microdegree, also microcredentials and microcourse, is a qualification [1] focused upon a specified professional or career discipline and typically comprises one or more sources of accelerated educational experiences.

4. Competency-based learning - Wikipedia

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   Competency-based learning or competency-based education is a framework for teaching and assessment of learning. It is also described as a type of education based on predetermined "competencies," which focuses on outcomes and real-world performance. [ 1 ]

5. List of online colleges in the United States - Wikipedia

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   The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is the primary accrediting body that recognizes online schools, but not all schools on this list are accredited by that agency. During the COVID-19 pandemic , many of the colleges and universities in the United States offered classes entirely online, particularly facilitated via Zoom .

6. Massive open online course - Wikipedia

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   The University of Wisconsin offered multiple, competency-based bachelor's and master's degrees starting Fall 2013, the first public university to do so on a system-wide basis. The university encouraged students to take online-courses such as MOOCs and complete assessment tests at the university to receive credit. [160]

7. Capella University - Wikipedia

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   Capella University was originally established as The Graduate School of America by Dr. Harold Abel and Stephen Shank in 1993. Shank was the former CEO of Tonka.Abel, formerly the president of Castleton State College, Central Michigan University, and Walden University, [3] [4] became the first president of the institution.