Mocking using 'traditional' Record/Replay vs Moq model

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I'm new to mocks and am deciding on a mock framework. The Moq home quotes

Currently, it's the only mocking library that goes against the generalized and somewhat unintuitive (especially for novices) Record/Reply approach from all other frameworks.

Can anyone explain simply what the Record/Replay approach is and how Moq differs? What are the pros and cons of each especially from the point of deciding a framework?

Thanks.

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