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Next Steps For Oer/Ztc Degrees, Una Daly, Ann Fiddler May 2019

Next Steps For Oer/Ztc Degrees, Una Daly, Ann Fiddler

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Achieving the Dream launched the largest OER Degree initiative in 2016 awarding grants to 38 community colleges in 13 states. While in 2017, California state launched its Zero-Textbook-Cost Degree program awarding 33 community colleges planning and/or implementation grants to develop degree pathways where all textbook costs were eliminated. Two California colleges participated in both programs.

Although both programs were similarly focused on expanding access through cost reduction for students and improving time to completion, the program requirements differed in significant ways. The time allotted to complete the work, course material requirements, data collection, and other support mechanisms varied.

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Beyond Cost Savings: Oer’S Game Changing Effect On Increasing Collaboration And Inspiring Local Initiatives, Jody Carson, Sue Tashjian, William Heinman, Ed.D. May 2018

Beyond Cost Savings: Oer’S Game Changing Effect On Increasing Collaboration And Inspiring Local Initiatives, Jody Carson, Sue Tashjian, William Heinman, Ed.D.

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