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Future of the Textbook 

In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts chat with Daniel Williamson of OpenStax to explore the evolving future of textbooks and open education. He reflects on his journey into OER and discusses how shifts in student behavior, AI, and emerging technologies are transforming learning materials. The conversation highlights a move toward modular, personalized content and the need for sustainable, community-driven models. Williamson emphasizes engagement, trust, and collaboration as essential to ensuring open resources remain relevant, equitable, and impactful in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

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Faculty Recognition within Open

In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts speak with Andrew McKinney (CUNY) about open education, tenure promotion, and the challenges faced by faculty in higher education. McKinney shares insights from the DOERS community’s work documenting how faculty across institutions are integrating OER and open pedagogy into tenure portfolios. The conversation explores the cultural and structural barriers faculty face, the importance of grassroots departmental change, and the broader potential of open education to transform teaching and empower students as knowledge creators. The episode also reflects on emerging trends like AI and the long-term role of teaching in the mission of public higher education.

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Reflections On the 2025 Open Education Conference

In this episode of OpenEd Mic, the hosts reflect on their experiences at the 2025 Open Education Conference, discussing the importance of in-person connections, the impact of AI on education, and the ongoing challenges of accessibility in open educational resources. They explore overarching themes from the conference, including the need for community and belonging, and the integration of workforce development with open education. Looking ahead to Open Ed 2026, they express hopes for a stronger focus on AI tools and a more open-first approach in educational institutions.

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Making the Case for Open Education: Responsiveness

In this episode of OpenEd Mic, Liliana Diaz shares her journey with open educational resources (OER). We explore how OER has grown from a cost-saving strategy to a driver of student success, the role of course markings and data, and why educators remain committed to open education.

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Transforming Education Through Openness: A Personal Journey

In the first episode of Open-Ed Mic, hosts discuss their journeys in open education, focusing on accessibility, affordability, and the impact of diverse experiences on its future.

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