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Open Collaboration in Support of Dental Education

Dr. Casey Wright, an assistant professor of Dentistry at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, and Dr. Royce Kimmons, department chair of Educational Leadership and Foundations at Brigham Young University, joined Open-Ed Mic hosts to explore the emerging field of Open Dental Education.

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Open Education as a Field, a Movement and a Public Good

Nicole Allen joins Open-Ed Mic to discuss how open education has evolved from a student-led affordability movement into a growing professional field. The conversation explores the role of libraries, institutional leadership, educational policy, and sustainable infrastructure while examining challenges posed by closed educational platforms. Allen also explains why the future of open education depends on broadening its mission beyond affordability to address issues like AI literacy, workforce preparation, and equitable access to knowledge.

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Building Sustainable Open Education Programs

Abbey Elder discusses her path into open education, the creation of the OER Starter Kit, and strategies for building sustainable open education programs. The conversation explores faculty support, the intersection of open education and open access, the evolving role of librarians, and how artificial intelligence may shape the future of OER. An insightful episode for educators, librarians, and open education advocates.

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Global and Future Perspectives on Open Education

Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani joins the Open-Ed Mic hosts to discuss the future of open education through the lenses of equity, ethics, and innovation. From his personal journey into the open movement to conversations about AI, open licensing, community ownership, and global perspectives, Rajiv explores how educators can remain grounded in shared values while embracing change.

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Evolving Open Education: Access and Credentials

The hosts of Open-Ed Mic sat down with Dr. Lisa Young to discuss how her work in open education evolved from textbook affordability into a broader movement centered on equity, collaboration and student success. The episode explores the growth of OpenMaricopa, the role of community colleges in advancing access and the future of open education through artificial intelligence, microcredentials and workforce partnerships.

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The Importance of Data in Open Education

In this episode of Open-Ed Mic, the hosts chat with Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell, an associate professor at the University of North Dakota, who shares her research behind open educational resources, digital learning and student motivation. She discusses learning outcomes, open pedagogy, accessibility concerns and how faculty can make evidence-based decisions about course materials.

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