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<p>Online education, both by for-profit institutions and within traditional universities, has seen recent tremendous growth and appeal - but online education has many aspects that are not well understood. </p> <p> </p> <p>The SAGE Encyclopedia of Online Education provides a thorough and engaging reference on all aspects of this field, from the theoretical dimensions of teaching online to the technological aspects of implementing online courses—with a central focus on the effective education of students.</p> <p> </p> Key topics explored through over 350 entries include:<br> <p> </p> <p>· Technology used in the online classroom</p> <p>· Institutions that have contributed to the growth of online education</p> <p>· Pedagogical basis and strategies of online education</p> <p>· Effectiveness and assessment</p> <p>· Different types of online education and best practices</p> <p>· The changing role of online education in the global education system</p>