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Stephen Downes

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According to David Leaser, "the value of Open Badges may be lost if we prescribe a fixed set of expectations and present assumptions to constrain their enormous potential." How so? A lot of people ask about rigor, he writes, but they are confusing open badges with certifications or skills. But open badges should register passions or interests, not just formal qualifications. "By creating 'playlists' that incorporate passions like music and fashion with soft skills and business focused education, LRNG connects a person's passions with a pathway to a great life."

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