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E‐learning in higher education: some key aspects and their relationship to approaches to study

Robert A. Ellis Institute of Teaching and Learning, University of Sydney, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Paul Ginns Faculty of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney, Australia
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Leanne Piggott Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Sydney, Australia
Pages 303-318 | Received 13 Sep 2007, Accepted 07 Nov 2008, Published online: 20 Apr 2009

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