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Business as Usual
New survey from Campus Computing Project suggests that colleges are not taking full advantage of Big Data, and remain apprehensive about open source applications. But many see a role for MOOCs in academic instruction.
Pearson's Open Book
Publishing giant unveils search engine for open educational resources -- and its own content.
A Legal Sweep
With HathiTrust ruling, 'fair use' advocates in academe continue a legal winning streak that could have historic implications.
Closing the Book
After seven years of litigation, publishers make peace with Google with sealed agreement, leaving librarians to wonder about implications for research.
Spotlighting Hate
Blogs at two universities aim to promote tolerance by highlighting insensitive and offensive comments posted on social media.
Marketing to the MOOC Masses
Elsevier will offer free (but basic) digital versions of one of its textbooks to MOOC students through edX, hoping it will drive traditional sales.
Not So Fast on 'Open Access'
Arguing that the issues are different in science and humanities publishing, history association urges caution on movement to make journal access free.
Publishers Double Down
Publishers say they will appeal district court ruling on landmark Georgia State copyright case, raising the stakes on a case that could set bar for fair use and digital library reserves.