This document discusses two opposing viewpoints on the effectiveness of distance education technology. Viewpoint 1 is that the delivery medium only affects efficiency, not learning outcomes, while Viewpoint 2 is that the medium can impact outcomes beyond delivery. The majority of studies support Viewpoint 1, finding no significant difference in achievement between distance and face-to-face students. The document also discusses costs associated with distance education, including fixed, variable, average, and marginal costs, and provides a formula for calculating total costs.

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