Object Reference Model) platforms that allow these components to link up as parts of a larger, more comprehensive service or product; creating a powerful, yet easy enough platform that novices or non-experts can use (Garcia & Jorge, 2006). This is important as these must be adaptable and easy for both the teachers and their students to be able to use. By doing so, the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) becomes transparent, allowing for clear transmission of the message and content of the course,
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