High textbook costs continue to prove a barrier to college for some students, with some studies showing that many students skip textbook purchases even if they worry it’ll harm their grades because of the price tag. These days low-cost alternatives known as Open Educational Resources, or OER, are getting a boost as a potential solution.
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