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Expensive Textbooks Are Still A Problem. Will Higher Quality OER Help?

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These days low-cost alternatives known as Open Educational Resources, or OER, are getting a boost as a potential solution. Last week, for example, Lumen Learning, a company that sells low-cost OER textbooks and courseware, announced it received a $5 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

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Empowering Educators: Online Workshops for Aspiring STEM Teachers – Comprehensive Guide

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One of the main topics covered is curriculum development. Open Educational Resources (OER): OER are freely accessible educational materials that can be used, shared, and modified by educators to meet their specific needs. Another important topic covered in these workshops is assessment strategies.

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