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Distance Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Who should take an Online Course?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For students near or far from our OCC campus online learning provides the flexibility you need to complete your educational goals and maintain your busy lifestyle. Get your degree 100% online! Only need a few courses\u2026OCC has you covered with over 150 online courses in a wide variety of disciplines, all within a schedule that suits your needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Success taking an online course<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anyone can take an online course. But you should consider if the online environment will work for you. An online course has the same participation as a face-to-face class. In an online class environment all your coursework, exams, lessons, labs, assignments and discussions are completely done online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be a successful online student you must be able to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Have full access to a computer and the internet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Navigate a website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Know how to work with attachments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Know how to use email.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Participate fully online in class using chat rooms, online content, online lessons, discussion boards, exams, and assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Some of the benefits to taking an online course are:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • More convenient for a busy lifestyle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • You can access your course from almost anywhere in the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Reduces travel expenses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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