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The Social Dimension of Asynchronous Learning Networks

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Author(s):

Rupert Wegerif, Centre for Language and Communication, School of Education

Institution(s) or Organization(s) Where Research Occured:

The Open University

This paper argues that the social dimension is important to effectiveness of Asynchronous Learning Networks (ALNs) and needs to be taken into account in the design of courses.

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