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Academic Jerks
A professor's reflection on personalities prevalent in academe strikes a chord with scholars.
Opinion
The Particle Accelerator of Learning
Peter Stokes takes a peek inside the latest laboratory spawned by MIT and Harvard -- edX, the nonprofit MOOC provider.
Twice as Many MOOCs
Coursera and edX both double in size and look for larger international audiences.
A Google Docs Block
Oxford's decision to temporarily cut off access to a popular Google product because of security concerns generates discussion -- and some disagreement.
'Warnings From the Trenches'
Professors rally behind a high school teacher who says No Child Left Behind has created a generation of test-takers unprepared for higher education.
Librarians and Lawyers
A second librarian's blog becomes the target of a potential lawsuit from a disgruntled publisher.
Opinion
The Right Path to MOOC Credit?
The recent announcement that a higher education group will award credit for individual massive open online courses may be a step in the wrong direction, writes Pamela Tate.
Opinion
College Songs for MOOC Era
Ted Fiske rewrites the lyrics of some traditional college songs and cheers -- and invites others to submit similar revisions of their favorites.