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March 31, 2000

David Noble's Battle to Defend the 'Sacred Space' of the ClassroomDavid Noble on the Dangers of Distance Education

By JEFFREY R. YOUNG

Jeremiads against online education attract followers; critics say he's an ill-informed Luddite

David F. Noble says distance education is fool's gold, and he's eager to point out who the fools are.

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