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[quote=Anonymous]I'm in higher ed.  I think that programs that are partially online/partially in person can be effective in certain disciplines.  I do see a conflict between economics and education even in "non-profit" online ed.  Many bricks and mortar universities use online programs as cash cows.  The programs are fairly cheap to run, and the more students you enroll the more money you make.  The profit motivation pushes universities to enroll students without regard to their academic preparation or general suitability, and it encourages easy grading because to make more money, you need to keep students coming back.  Many of the instructors for these classes are not full time faculty, and if they grade strictly and get complaints from students, they will be dismissed.  A friend of mine who teaches online classes says that she just gives every student and A just to make her own life easier, and the administrators don't seem to notice or care.  I also worry about access to supplemental materials.  Many books, articles, and sources are now online, but you still can't replace a good research library.

All that said, as a supervisor I wouldn't automatically reject an applicant with an online degree, but I would examine his/her preparation and qualifications very closely.[/quote]

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