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Research Paper

Perceived satisfaction and effectiveness of online education during the COVID-19 pandemic: the moderating effect of academic self-efficacy

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Pages 107-129 | Received 09 Nov 2021, Accepted 08 Aug 2022, Published online: 23 Aug 2022

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