It appears there is some debate over the definition of Distance Education and the various terms considered synonymous with Distance Education. I agree that precise definitions are important to avoid misunderstandings during discussion and research activities. I was also surprised to learn about numerous theories relating to Distance Education in its many forms. The existence of theories should not have surprised me considering much scholarly work is dedicated to developing, advancing, corroborating, and/or refuting theories. The need for precise definitions becomes evident when contemplated in the context of theory development and study.