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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. Online degree - Wikipedia

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   An online degree is an academic degree (usually a college degree, but sometimes the term includes high school diplomas and non-degree certificate programs) that can be earned primarily or entirely through the use of an Internet-connected computer, rather than attending college in a traditional campus setting.