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MUDs and MOOs (Multi-User Domains and MUDs Object Oriented) are multiuser programs which support both synchronous and asynchronous discussion over the Internet. They support a rich, text-based virtual environment developed using a built-in object-oriented programming language. They have been used in various educational contexts such as creative writing, language learning, virtual campuses and to support research communities. Experience suggests they are good at encouraging cooperative and creative learning.
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Gibbs, G.R. (1998). Modifying Multi-user Discussion Systems to Support Text-based Virtual Learning Environments on the Web — the coMentor Experience. In: Hazemi, R., Hailes, S., Wilbur, S. (eds) The Digital University. Computer Supported Cooperative Work. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-0625-8_9
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