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Futuring open education at the University of Mary Washington OER Summit

Bryan Alexander

Baby boomer faculty shared stories of the staggeringly cheap prices for their books, to the groans of younger folk. MAJOR BUSINESS SHIFT In major business news, publishers Elsevier and Pearson appear to be entering bankruptcy. Which were very positive, including love for low cost, easy access, simulation games (for one class).

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Colleges Are Striking Bulk Deals With Textbook Publishers. Critics Say There Are Many Downsides.

Edsurge

College leaders stress that professors retain as much academic freedom as ever to choose which books to assign. But department leaders are encouraging professors to take a close look at the Cengage books to get the deal. Of course, there are big differences between textbooks and fizzy drinks. It was a horrible experience.”

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan is making the rounds to promote his new book. Anderson interviews Vanessa Siddle Walker about her new book, The Lost Education of Horace Tate: Uncovering the Hidden Heroes Who Fought for Justice in Schools. Elsevier has acquired Aries Systems. National) Education Politics.

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Hack Education Weekly News

Hack Education

Trump’s education platform promises to “make post-secondary options more affordable and accessible through technology enriched delivery models.” ” That’s Tricia Matthew , who also has a new book out, Written/Unwritten: Diversity and the Hidden Truths of Tenure. Very unfair! — Donald J.