Likewise, the best of MOOCs should be able bring together ideal, heterogeneous groupings of students based on their profiles and past performance, and also create ample opportunities for them to engage with one another in the spirit of learning.

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In the spirit of the Nobel season, the exercise above of learning what you need to know also follows the advice of DNA co-discoverer and Nobel laureate James D.

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But our goal is to maintain the best spirit of No Child Left Behind, which is we want high standards, we want every kid learning, but we also want greater flexibility.

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