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Social Science Research - Principles, Methods, and Practices
Anol Bhattacherjee · University of South Florida
This book is designed to introduce doctoral and graduate students to the process of scientific research in the social sciences, business, education, public health, and related disciplines. It is a one-stop, comprehensive, and compact source for foundational concepts in behavioral research, and can serve as a stand-alone text or as a supplement to research readings in any course on research methods.
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Foundational Practices of Online Writing Instruction
Beth L. Hewett and Kevin Eric DePew, Editors · WAC Clearinghouse
Foundational Practices of Online Writing Instruction addresses the questions and decisions that administrators and instructors most need to consider when developing online writing programs and courses.
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Teaching AI Ethics
Leon Furze · LibreTexts
In the contents: 7.01: Case Study- The Datafication of Education · 8.03: Affect in Education
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Introduction to Ecology
Sara Kappus · Evergreen Valley College
This book is written for a general education courses in Ecology (Biology 63 - Ecology at Evergreen Valley College). This book introduces Ecology, the branch of biology that deals with the relations of living organisms, including humans, to one another and to their physical surroundings. This book also covers key concepts in science and biology, that serve as the foundation for understanding more advanced ecological concepts. Included throughout is an underlying theme emphasizing how ecological r
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The Grim Educator
Cathryn van Kessel · University of Alberta
This site is for educators (and anyone else) who may be interested in the ways that death and evil shape how we interact with others and shape our world.By engaging with the ideas of Hannah Arendt and Ernest Becker, as well as borrowing from terror management theory (TMT) in social psychology, we hope to provoke thinking about how our conscious and unconscious approaches to evil and death impact education (and our lives).We hope to update this site regularly with new ideas and lessons, so keep c
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Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature
Heather Ringo & Athena Kashyap · Open Educational Resources Initiative
This text offers instruction in analytical, critical, and argumentative writing, critical thinking, research strategies, information literacy, and proper documentation through the study of literary works from major genres, while developing students’ close reading skills and promoting an appreciation of the aesthetic qualities of literature.
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Administration and Management of Early Childhood Programs I
Julia Faumuina · Cerro Coso Community College
In the contents: 6.05: NAEYC- National Association for the Education of Young Children · 12: Chapter 12- Educational Programming
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Economics
El Paso Independent School District · CK-12
In the contents: 5.13: Education and Employment · EDF 4550: Critical Focus on Education · 1.02: Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Information Governance Modern OER Textbook
Gregory Hess · Baker College
Information Governance in the Age of AI (2026 Practices) is an Open Educational Resource (OER) designed for undergraduate students in business, information systems, cybersecurity, and law. Modernizing traditional governance frameworks for the realities of the zettabyte data deluge, this text prepares students to navigate the complexities of Generative AI, global privacy regulations (such as the EU AI Act and GDPR), and zero-trust architectures. Through practical case studies and modern framework
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The ELC - An Early Childhood Learning Community at Work (Bridge, Melita, and Roiger)
Heather Bridge, Lorraine Melita, and Patricia Roiger · State University of New York Corland
The Early Learning Community (ELC) used an Action Research model, that assists educators in using a wide variety of investigative, analytical and evaluative, research methods designed to diagnose problems or weaknesses in their classrooms — whether organizational, academic, or instructional—and help educators develop practical solutions to address them quickly and efficiently.
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Quantum States of Atoms and Molecules
Zielinksi et al. · Chemical Education Digital Library
This is an introduction to quantum mechanics as it relates to spectroscopy, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, and molecular properties. A digital, living textbook, it provides opportunities not found in conventional textbooks—opportunities that allow students to develop skills in information processing, critical thinking or analytical reasoning, and problem solving that are so important for success.
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Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions
Andrea Nelson and Katherine Greene · University of West Florida
Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions is an Open Educational Resource (OER) that focuses on breaking down, pronouncing, and learning the meaning of medical terms within the context of anatomy and physiology. This resource is targeted for Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, and Pre-Professional students.
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Engaging Adults in Science and Energy
Pennsylvania State University · Pennsylvania State University
This text provided ten weekly educational classes along with field experiences to adults living in rural Pennsylvania where a majority of natural gas exploration and development was occurring producing large-scale change within their communities. The program curriculum focused on energy and energy systems, the scientific process, social and economic impacts, and communication skills to enhance citizens' abilities to engage in civil dialogue around contentious topics.
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Project Management for Instructional Designers
David Wiley · LibreTexts
Project Management for Instructional Designers is a textbook about project management tailored specifically for instructional designers, intended for use in graduate programs in educational technology. This book is based on a pre-existing openly licensed textbook which was donated to the commons by a benefactor that desires to remain anonymous, and has been collaboratively revised and remixed by faculty and students at Brigham Young University.
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Instructional Technology
Susan Dumler · Fort Hays State University
A fifteen chapter book covering the basics of instructional technology; specifically designed for pre-service teachers. This text is designed to teach you how to apply the amazing digital tools available today to make your classroom and your life more interactive, efficient, and connected. This site is organized into chapters developed to teach you how to use technology with an emphasis on educational technology.
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Persuasion Theory in Action
Amber K. Worthington · University of Alaska Anchorage
This textbook is an open educational resource for undergraduate persuasion courses.
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Teaching in a Digital Age
A.W. (Tony) Bates · Contact North
In the contents: 01: Fundamental Change in Education · 01.3: Should education be tied directly to the labour market · 01.6: Changing students changing markets for higher education
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Beyond the Horizon: Broadening Our Understanding of OER Efficacy
Kaitlin Schilling · Rebus Community
Beyond the Horizon: Broadening Our Understanding of OER Efficacy is a concise yet comprehensive resource designed to provide insight into the current state of research and reporting on Open Educational Resources (OER) efficacy. This guide explores existing frameworks, delves into key themes and gaps, and highlights emerging opportunities in the realm of OER efficacy.
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OER 101: Introduction to OER
AJ Barse and Justina Brown · Western Washington University
In the contents: 4.01: Book Using Open Educational Resources to Promote Social Justice · 4.03: Book UNESCO Basic Guide to Open Educational Resources (OER)
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General Chemistry II, Cem 1B
Divan Fard · Shasta College
This textbook represents a unique milestone in chemistry education, merging the vast resources of the LibreTexts project with the author's 45 years of graduate and undergraduate teaching experience. This remix provides a Zero-Textbook-Cost (ZTC) curriculum. Maintained as a living, continuous resource, it is regularly updated with emerging techniques from world literature to ensure Shasta College students receive a cutting-edge education at no cost. chemical dynamics, equilibrium, thermodynamics,