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For many students, open educational resources have been life-changing. Drew, an individual who benefited from an OpenStax economics textbook during high school, emphasizes how free and accessible content made a significant difference in his educational journey. Once he realized the digestibility and affordability of OpenStax materials, his motivation and opportunities expanded dramatically.
Similarly, Professor Tanja Conerly, who has used OpenStax textbooks in her sociology courses for over five years, describes this approach as "innovative"—a testament to the effectiveness and forward-thinking nature of open resources in higher education.