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October 22, 2021
A closer look at ‘inclusive access’ textbook programs

More than 900 colleges now have inclusive access textbook programs, incorporating the costs of digital course materials into students’ tuition and fees. But how much does the model actually increase affordability?

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March 6, 2020March 6, 2020
Study finds open educational resources are cost-effective

The largest-ever study of the impact of open educational resources has found that free, digital learning materials save students money at a reasonable cost to colleges.

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August 17, 2018December 18, 2018
Need-based grants may tip scale toward STEM majors for low-income students

Want to help low-income students choose science, technology, engineering, or math fields? Give them more need-based grants, a new study suggests.

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August 10, 2018December 17, 2018
As more colleges use open educational resources, textbook costs shrink

More than 2 million students across the U.S. are using free textbooks available through OpenStax, igniting competition—and reducing costs—in the textbook market.

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July 27, 2018November 6, 2018
Study links free digital textbooks to improved grades, equity

New research suggests that students who receive free course materials at the beginning of a college class perform significantly better than those asked to purchase a textbook.

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