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Freedom of Speech Lives On
Critics of the Education Department's approach to preventing sexual harassment are distorting the government's policies and ignoring how they are carried out, writes Andrea Stagg.
Cogito on Canvas
A year before he died, René Descartes sat down for a portrait. Scott McLemee discusses a new book on the back story.
Ma, There's a MOOC Under My Bed
Justin D. Martin considers why faculty members are dubious of some new forms of online instruction.
Where's the Real Learning?
Karen Symms Gallagher has experience in online education. She took a MOOC and wonders what all the excitement is about.
Stop Scaring Students
Devorah Lieberman wants pundits to stop ignoring the evidence that college helps people economically, even in economic downturns.
The End of French?
Rosemary Salomone considers the debate in France over permitting the increased use of English at universities.
Competence, Technology, and Their Discontents
Higher education is buzzing about competency-based education. We've been here before, writes Clifford Adelman, and the question this time is: Will we make it mean something?
The MOOC Synthesizer
Two overlooked articles consider massive open online coursework from distinctive angles. Scott McLemee flags them down.