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Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of this qualitative study is to explore absenteeism fromnonmandatory synchronous sessions in the virtual learning environment,Wimba Classroom, by undergraduate and graduate students in online coursesat a southern university.Research QuestionsThe central question is, What are students’ attitudes regarding nonmandatorysynchronous sessions in Wimba at a southern university?The following are subquestions:1. What are students’ reasons for attending nonmandatory synchronoussessions in Wimba?2. What are students’ reasons for not attending nonmandatory synchronoussessions in Wimba?3. What actions could the university or its instructors take that would motivatestudents to increase their attendance at nonmandatory synchronous onlinesessions?

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