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Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Educational Resources (AER) are no-cost and low-cost alternatives to traditional textbooks and other materials.

OER are free and openly licensed materials that can be revised, remixed, reused, redistributed, and retained, while AER are low-cost resources that may include library materials or vendor resources like eBooks or journal articles. Both OER and AER aim to reduce the financial burden on students, enhance student equity, increase persistence, improve completion rates, boost retention, and enhance student engagement

Northwood Technical College recognizes that the cost of textbooks often creates significant barriers to student learning, retention, and success. To promote equitable, accessible, and consistent learning experiences for all students, faculty are encouraged to adopt and use open educational resources (OER) and affordable educational resources (AER).