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            James Kilmurray (2003) reports that the average age of OS are 35, and they have either a full-time job or parental responsibilities or both. Because of this he says they need unfixed and easily accessed educational material and time frames. It seems that from 1991 and 1999 adult education involvement increased with the exception of the 35–44 age group who were active participants the whole period. The greatest area of increase was in the area of occupation connected classes. The common feeling is that the heavy increase in adult education on the whole can be contributed to motives associated with career issues. There are studies that point toward America developing into a country whose workforce is less focused on manual labor and more towards a person’s intellect and ability to solve technology issues. With this increase there is an increased need for adults to further their education. OS are driven by professional necessity to effectively meet the challenge of an evolving world (Kilmurray, 2003).

            Before online learning arrived on the scene, traditional courses, continuing education courses and training consultants met learner’s needs by focus on various specialized career programs. Technology has lengthened the reach of education by providing greater accessibility and convenience in learning options (Clark & Shatkin, 2003).

            It seems that a factor not being considered is the familiarity potential OS have with computers and the internet. The ones who have computers in their home are most likely to enroll. This truly is an important factor that affects whether someone becomes

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