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More on the Cost Trap and Inclusive Access

Iterating Toward Openness

[Back in 2012 – 2013] I was impressed (like many others I’m sure) with how Wiley was able to frame the cost-savings argument around open textbooks to build broader interest for OERs. I fear it is OER wanting it both ways. The question we must each ask ourselves is – what is the real goal of our OER advocacy?

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Reflections on Open Education and the Path Forward

Iterating Toward Openness

The general theme of the conversation has been a concern that a focus on open textbooks confuses the means of open education with the end of open education. The overall criticism about ends / means confusion may or may not be true – it depends entirely on what you think the end or goal of open education should be.

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