Noble has been following UCLA Extension's online maneuverings from a distance and has written a series of essays, called "Digital Diploma Mills, " that focuses on the UCLA Extension-OnlineLearning partnership.

CNN: Technology - Analysis: Setting the payment standards of online-education

Empowered Careers last week began enrolling students in 10 certificate programs to be taught by instructors at the UCLA Extension, the continuing-education arm of the University of California, Los Angeles.

WSJ: UCLA and Start-Up Join Rush for Online Education

So do UCLA Extension and OnlineLearning.net -- now.

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