companies, the increasing popularity of online education offers many market opportunities for generating revenue. As Kearsley (1999) pointed out, computer and telecommunication companies are entering the education industry by creating hardware, software and services for educational purposes. For example, computer companies are selling course delivery tools and educational software to educational institutions. To ensure the appropriateness of the educational tools and materials, computer technology educators who possess the knowledge of computer technology and education will play an integral part in these business ventures.
In spite of the significant role of online education in
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