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1. What’s the Difference Between Online Learning and Distance Learning?

Both online learning and distance learning require similar online learning tools, but there the similarity ends.

Overall there are three major differences between online and distance learning:

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  Location
  
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  Interaction
  
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  Intention
  

Differences in Location

The key difference between online learning and distance learning is location.

With online learning (sometimes called eLearning), students can be together in the classroom with an instructor while working through their digital lessons and assessments.

When using distance learning, students work online at home while the teacher assigns work and checks in digitally.