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Active Learning, Mentoring and AI- Open Educational Resources: A Case Study in a Virtual Laboratory

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jime.1033 | Journal eISSN: 1365-893X
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 16, 2025
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Accepted on: Oct 24, 2025
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Published on: Mar 20, 2026
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