Level |
Amount |
Considerations |
Requirements |
150 |
Substantial Supplementary |
Material added is pre-existing |
Archiving |
Demonstrates cost-savings for student |
CC Licensing |
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Does not replace textbook |
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500 |
Transitional Supplementary |
Material added is primarily pre-existing |
Archiving |
Demonstrates cost-savings for student |
CC Licensing |
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Clear path towards transitioning away from textbook or complete student cost (test bank, for example) |
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1000 |
Implement OER Textbook, minor revision |
A full textbook (or textbook replacement) with little to no revision |
Publishing if changes are implemented |
Replaces textbook for class |
Archiving |
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Class may still require textbooks |
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2000 |
Implementation OER Textbook, major revision |
A full textbook with moderate to major revisions |
Publishing |
Replaces textbook for class |
Inclusion in LibreTexts platform |
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Class may still require textbooks |
Archiving |
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up to 3000 |
OER Textbook, creation |
Book is primarily original material |
Publishing |
Book creates zero-cost course |
CC Licensing |
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Inclusion in LibreTexts platform |
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Archiving |