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A Problem with a Solution.](https://blog.gostudion.com/online-learning-gap-a-problem-with-a-solution) The New York Times recently ran an editorial, “[Online Courses are Harming the Students who Need the Most Help](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/19/business/online-courses-are-harming-the-students-who-need-the-most-help.html),” that paints a picture of online learning as a wedge further dividing those with strong academic skills from less proficient students.   [Read More](https://blog.gostudion.com/online-learning-gap-a-problem-with-a-solution) ## [Extension Engine Tapped by Fitch Learning to Develop Adaptive Online Learning Program](https://blog.gostudion.com/extension-engine-tapped-by-fitch-learning-to-develop-adaptive-online-learning-program) Extension Engine, a leading provider of Custom Learning Experiences, was selected by Fitch Learning, a leader in training and professional development, to partner on the development of ‘Fitch Learning Cognition’, an adaptive online learning platform for delegates preparing to take the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) Program exam. 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