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+# modular-learning
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+This repository doesn't hold any code, but is used for tracking issues for the Modular Learning project.
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+Check out the [issues on the project board](https://github.com/orgs/openedx/projects/36).
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+Learn more about modular learning at [Approach Memo: Modular Learning](https://openedx.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/OEPM/pages/3575152670/Approach+Memo+Modular+Learning) on the Open edX wiki.