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ALFONSO SANCHEZ, Ileana R. La educación a distancia. ACIMED [online]. 2003, vol.11, n.1, pp. 3-4. ISSN 1024-9435.

The development of new technologies of information and communications have made possible the exchange of ideas, experiences and knowledge among millions of human beings. Education is a complex and expensive task for institutions. Distance education has become an alternative to solve this problem. A review of literature made to determine its background, current state and the influence of the so called new technologies. Classification: Review article

Palavras-chave : EDUCATION, DISTANCE; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.; EDUCATION; DISTANCE [history]; EDUCATION, DISTANCE [advantages]; COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY; INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY.