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Step 1: Find an open textbook<\/h2>\n

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Find free, open, and customizable materials by course or subject.<\/p>\n

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Try also<\/h3>\n
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Source: Open Textbook Library\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 https:\/\/open.umn.edu\/opentextbooks\/<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n

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The Open Textbook Library is supported by the Center for Open Education and the Open Textbook Network.<\/div><\/div>\n

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Do an internet search<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/strong> for your course with open textbook in the search string.<\/p>\n

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Contact a librarian for help<\/span><\/strong>?<\/span><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

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Distribute the textbook and supplementary resources\u00a0to your\u00a0students:<\/h2>\n

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