The representation of learning design of units of learning

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Rob Koper
Bill Olivier

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Discussion of IMS-LD, a specification developed specifically for modeling activities' and roles in learning processes. The paper describes in particular the result of artifact design IMS-LD, which is the Unit of Learning (UOL).

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