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Pearson Launches OpenClass: First Full-Featured Learning Environment that's Free, Easy-to-Use and Scalable -- DENVER, Oct. 13 DENVER, Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson today made a major move to increase access and collaboration in higher education by launching the beta version of OpenClass. A key component of Pearson's vision to increase access, achievement and affordability, OpenClass offers institutions and instructors the ability to engage and interact with their students using the collaborative technologies that students are embracing—at no cost. OpenClass is a new kind of learning management system (LMS) delivered from the Cloud. It is easy to use and completely free. There are no hardware, licensing or hosting costs, thus enabling widespread adoption of new learning approaches that encourage interaction within the classroom and around the world. "Now, educators and students are able to communicate and collaborate in new ways across institutions and around the globe—providing a richer, more personal and more connected learning experience. For more information, visit www.joinopenclass.com. About Pearson

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