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Published Date: June 16, 2026

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Online courses drive deeper learning when autonomy, social engagement and strong tasks connect

Many people do not finish a massive open online course (MOOC).

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Many people do not finish a massive open online course (MOOC). This does not match the goal of large-scale online learning. Learners have different goals and backgrounds. Xiaomei Wei's dissertation research looks at what keeps students engaged and what helps them learn the course content deeply in a MOOC. Wei will defend her dissertation on June 25 at Leide…

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