Advocacy
The following materials and organizations may be helpful resources when talking with others about OER.
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Education/OER (Creative Commons)
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Open Education (SPARC)
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Make Textbooks Affordable - (Student PIRGs (Public Interest Research Groups))
Students
A number of organizations provide information about OER for students and/or advocate for OER and the benefits that may be realized by students.
Student Voices
2:10 mins. VaTechLibraries. CC BY 3.0
Many higher education institutions have asked students how they feel about, and what challenges the face as a result of, course material costs. Here, students at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University share their thoughts.
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