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Sadly the credential has traditionally been based on a time served model coupled with a an assessment of knowledge and understanding. Take BlackBoard (the name says it all) or any other LMS which simply replicates the structure and format of traditional courses but in an online environment.
Sadly the credential has traditionally been based on a time served model coupled with a an assessment of knowledge and understanding. Take BlackBoard (the name says it all) or any other LMS which simply replicates the structure and format of traditional courses but in an online environment.
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