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Re:MIT MicroMasters by minicoz on Monday January 15, 2024 @06:43PM (#39007591)
Isn't this the point of these institutions?

The schools prestige is what they sell since you can learn the material online for free or from a state university.

You are essentially buying into the network and using the name as a status symbol.

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Re:MIT MicroMasters by ugh123 on Monday January 15, 2024 @10:53PM (#39009269)
Obviously a 2 week or summer or semester credential shouldn't carry the same weight as a 4 year degree at Harvard or MIT
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