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Can E-Learning Replace Classroom Learning? 

-Distance learning-learning that is used for people who are physically distant from one another (and can also include learning that occurs at different times)
-E-learning-a type of distance learning-defined as "strictly being accessible using technological tools that are either web-based, web-distributed, or web-capable"
-Online learning-more recent and improved version of distance learning-"described by most authors as access to learning experiences via the use of some technology"

Distinctions between online learning, distance learning and E-learning 

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E-learning during Lockdown of COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Perspective

E-learning is technology based learning which utilizes the computer network to provide learning materials to remote learners. 

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- MOOCs (massive open online courses)
- Blended Learning
- Online Learning
- Distance Learning
- E-learning

Mode of Education

An approach to education which uses online materials in order to complement face to face learning

Blended learning

E-learning

Stands for massive open online courses. They are online courses created with the goal of enabling massive (near unlimited) participation. Often incorporate prerecorded lectures, interactive lessons and user forums. 

MOOCs

Online learning refers to any kind of education or learning effort that takes place over the internet.

Online Learning 

Education facilitated by the communications media (mail, e-mail, radio, television, videotape, computers, videoconferencing and others) with little or no classroom or other face-to-face contact between students and teachers.

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