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A "diploma mill" or a "degree mill" is an organization that gives students "bogus" (not real; worthless) degrees in exchange for a "fee" (money paid for a particular service). Most of these institutions are found online. Unlike traditional schools, which require that students complete certain coursework and demonstrate their knowledge of a particular topic in order to earn a degree, diploma mills have very simple courses and few or no tests.

Diploma mills "lack" (do not have) "accreditation" (official recognition that an educational organization meets certain standards), and the students who pay to receive a degree there may or may not be aware of that.

"Critics" (people who are opposed to something and do not approve of it) argue that these programs used a "dumbed-down" (made for people who are not intelligent; very simple) "curricula" (plans for and materials used in teaching in school). They "point out" (draw attention to) the fact that the programs offer little or no interaction between students and professors. Students may be required to purchase textbooks, but they can pass the test with little or no studying. Some diploma mills simply award degrees without even the "pretense" (an attempt to make something appear true) of asking students to study or take an exam.

Individuals often seek degrees from diploma mills to "advance their career" (get a better job). However, when the quality of the degree "comes to light" (becomes known by others), it often results in legal trouble, especially for people working in politics or public positions. The diploma mills are "rarely" (not very often) "held accountable" (made responsible for their actions), so students must research schools carefully before trying to buy or earn a degree.