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Open: The Philosophy and Practices that are Revolutionizing Education and Science

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Open: The Philosophy and Practices that are Revolutionizing Education and Science
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Publisher: Ubiquity Press
ISBN-13: 9781911529002
Number of pages: 304

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Affordable education. Transparent science. Accessible scholarship. These ideals are slowly becoming a reality thanks to the open education, open science, and open access movements. Running separate - if parallel - courses, they all share a philosophy of equity, progress, and justice. This book shares the stories, motives, insights, and practical tips from global leaders in the open movement.

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