List of Figures

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List of Tables

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Introduction

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Preview of Part 1

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Preview of Part 2

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Part 1

Chapter 1: Introduction

5

First Generation Distance Education

6

Second Generation Distance Education

6

Third Generation Distance Education

7

Blended Learning

8

Conclusion to the Introduction

12

Chapter 2: Background

13

Introduction

13

The Distinction Between Descriptive Theories and Prescriptive Theories

13

The Distinction Between Learning Theories and Instructional Design Theories

14

Criteria for Instructional Design Theories

16

How the Background study was Conducted

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Initial Findings From Search Results

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