AECT Handbook of Research

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13. Distance Education
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13.1 Introduction
13.2 History of Distance Education
13.3 Theory of Distance Education
13.4 Distance Learning Technologies
13.5 Future Directions and Emerging Technologies
13.6 Research Related to Media in Distance Education
13.7 International Issues
13.8 Summary and Recommendations
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