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Stephen Downes

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Honestly, this article (17 page PDF) could have come from 2005. The case for mega open universities hasn't really changed (even if the world has). But that case is still relevant today. Don Olcott summarizes the game-changers on the post-secondary system as "1) leadership, 2) expanding mega-universities, 3) repositioning open universities within the mainstream HE ecosystem, 4) open universities smaller in size, fewer students, niche research, and a mix of niche-focused degrees, certificates and micro-credentials, 5) a focused national mission and renewed partnerships,and 6) monitoring AI and digital technology developments."

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