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2011-04-05 Open Textbooks: The College Student Speaks Out (Webinar)
The document discusses the rising costs of textbooks, with prices increasing significantly over the years and impacting students' finances. It emphasizes the benefits of open textbooks, highlighting their affordability, flexibility for instructors, and sustainability through various innovative models. The document advocates for open educational resources as viable alternatives to traditional textbooks, which can enhance accessibility for students.
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- 4. Open Textbooks: TheCollege Student Speaks Outwww.maketextbooksaffordable.orgTextbook Prices250%200%150%100%50%0%TextbooksInflation1989 1994 1999 2004 2009
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- 11. Downloadable, printable ator near the cost of production
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- 17. Open Textbooks: TheCollege Student Speaks Outwww.maketextbooksaffordable.orgJoanne SchwartzbergSkidmore CollegeCatTappertUniversity of MarylandJakeWeigandtMadison College
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