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Drone U.
As tension over drones is rising, so too is their use among academics. The unmanned vehicles' potential for research is huge, but privacy concerns remain.
Rate My MOOCs
New websites let users rate free online classes. So far, the reviews seem to lack the vitriol directed at regular courses, suggesting users seem thankful for a free lunch.
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.