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This paper is written to provide a framework of discussion for the stream with a view to identifying research gaps and research opportunities in the field of computer supported collaborative learning in education and training. The paper identifies a number of themes and provides a brief scan of some of the literature in the field.
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Smith, P.J., Stacey, E. (2003). Quality practice in computer supported collaborative learning. In: Davies, G., Stacey, E. (eds) Quality Education @ a Distance. IFIP — The International Federation for Information Processing, vol 131. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-35700-3_13
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