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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.
Opinion

The 'No Wake Syndrome'

College leaders must have a strong backbone to build a viable online program and be willing to handle the results if they pull it off, writes Kenneth E. Hartman, former president of Drexel's eLearning program.

Price of a Bad Review

A university librarian finds himself sued for questioning the quality of an academic press.

Expanding Pathways to MOOC Credit

American Council on Education puts stamp of approval on Coursera courses from Duke, Penn and UC-Irvine -- none of which would grant credits themselves.