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MYTH: Online courses are easier than face-to-face classes.
This has become a common myth about online courses. Taking an online course is just as rigorous as the same face-to-face class. Some students may find that online courses are more demanding and take more time because of the additional reading required. Don't confuse the convenience of learning online (at home or at your own pace) with ease of learning the content.
MYTH: Online courses require less time than face-to-face classes.
Another common myth is that online courses require less time. Online MU High courses include the same amount of coursework. They include assignments for the time you would be expected to be "in class" and the time you would spend outside of class.