Online education is rapidly increasing in popularity. What has led to this development? What are the advantages and disadvantages of online learning compared to in-class instructions? Provide examples and explanations.

In recent years, it
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increasingly common for people to participate in online learning.
This
is because the advanced development of technology leads to
this
trend. I believe the
advantages
are more significant than the drawbacks. On the one hand, there are several
advantages
of online learning.
Firstly
, it is convenient, especially for someone who is
also
working.
For instance
, for some employees, learning through online classes becomes their choice when they are too busy with their work schedule.
Moreover
, if the distance between their work's place is quite far from the university. A
further
advantage is education is able to reach a wide range of communities.
This
means,
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that even
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the community in remote areas are able to receive the same education as in the big city as long as the connection is stable.
On the other hand
, online learning
also
has some disadvantages. The first drawback is some students might find it hard to focus when they
also
do other tasks.
In other words
, even though it can be done anywhere, it is much better for the learner to find a quiet place and set a time to focus on the class. Another problem that might arise is the communication between the teacher and the student might not
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due to
the time limit.
This
means
, unlike
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that, unlike
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studying directly in class, the students might not be able to discuss the subject with the teacher after the class is dismissed. In conclusion, despite some problems
such
as hard to focus or the time limit of discussion, I believe the
advantages
outweigh the drawbacks. Those
advantages
include convenience and being able to reach a wide range of communities.
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coherence cohesion
In the introduction, provide a clear thesis statement that directly addresses both parts of the essay prompt (reasons for the popularity of online learning and advantages/disadvantages compared to in-class instructions). Ensure a stronger conclusion that summarizes the main points and reinforces the thesis.
task achievement
Support the main points more effectively by providing specific examples and explanations to further illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. Consider expanding on the drawbacks by providing more detailed examples or addressing potential counterarguments.

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