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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
OER Helps Buoy Gen Ed Success at Community Colleges and Universities
Open EducationAcross the country, colleges and universities are leveraging Open Education Resources (OER) to expand access to general education courses. Not only are students saving money on books, many are performing better in courses and beyond.
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Friday, March 11, 2022
Congress Introduces Bill to Tackle College Textbook Costs while Renewing Open Textbook Pilot Grant Program
Open EducationIn recognition of international Open Education Week, members of Congress reintroduced the Affordable College Textbook Act, a bicameral bill to address the cost of course materials for college students across the country.
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Monday, February 21, 2022
University of Wisconsin-Stout’s Textbook Fee Model Keeps Students’ Interests at Center
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Thursday, February 10, 2022
Breaking Down Silos in Open Education: Strategies for Collaboration
Open EducationCrucial work to advance open education is happening across U.S. higher education. Despite the significant impact these initiatives have, many barriers stand in the way of collaboration across campuses, stakeholder groups, and states. This special Open Education Week webcast will focus in on the ...
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Thursday, January 20, 2022
Leveraging OER to Meet Student Basic Needs with COVID Relief Dollars
Open EducationInstitutions and state leaders across the country are leveraging OER and COVID relief dollars to meet basic student needs.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Open Education Conference Community Continues to Grow with Second Virtual Year
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