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Wise words.

In my attempt to remain impartial in my opening I think I've come across too skeptical of the existing MOOCs (and by extension other tools). I really appreciate what MOOCs have done for us, and become (so far). They're awesome - and I'll always be an advocate. It's the first evolution in something special. I'm just impatient and want to see something more profound come from it :P

Other then that, I think you're right. We do have a chance to create a bit of a space aimed at bringing people together (for whatever they want to pursue). And looking at keeping the barrier to entry low. Your views have been invaluable! Thanks.

Your comments have made a really big impact in how I was thinking about this problem. Thank you.

In serving up options in education (to overt concentration of power) - how would you consider a division? By subject matter? political ideals, all of the above?

Agreed - that was just my ramblings in HN as I x-posted from Reddit. If you'll see the original Reddit post, I'm interested in trying to define what the purpose of education is, as well as clarify what others perceive it as being.

If we could all come to an agreement on its objectives, then a service / system / product / whatever could be shaped towards this.