Course ePortfolio
Community College Open Textbook Collaborative
Prerequisites
Most of these open textbooks are licensed under a Creative Commons license. Textbooks available under the GNU Free Documentation License are noted. Under a GNU Free Document License, readers are free to copy and distribute the text; they are also free to modify it, which allows them to adapt the book to different needs, and to help develop new material.
Pedagogical Approach & Learning Outcomes
Pedagogical Approach
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Learning Outcomes
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Assessment & Other Information
Assessment
If you are interested in reviewing any of these open textbooks, please contact Dr. Judy Baker at bakerjudy@foothill.edu for details about volunteering.
Other Information
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Course Resources
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About America: How the United States is Governed (Open (Access) Textbook)federal gov so accessible and public domain
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A First Course in Linear Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Algebra: Abstract and Concrete (Open (Access) Textbook)
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American History - Pre-Columbian to the New Millennium (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Anatomy and Physiology of Animals (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU license
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A ProblemText in Advanced Calculus (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Anatomy Atlases (Reference Material)
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AP Environmental Science - Flow of Energy (Open (Access) Textbook)multi media files available as downloadable zip
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Applied Finite Mathematics Textbook (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Art History (Open (Access) Textbook)Under a GNU Free Documentation License.
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Calculus (Open (Access) Textbook)part of MIT courseware
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Calculus-Based Physics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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CHAOS: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF is not accessible, proprietary copyright nonlinear science Georgia Tech
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Chemistry of Health: ChemHealthWeb (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Cognitive Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU license
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Introductory Statistics (Open (Access) Textbook)Accessibility information about Collaborative Statistics is available at http://cnx.org/content/m17211/latest/
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College Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Communication Skills (Open (Access) Textbook)Not Accessible, no tagging for reading order, no alternative text for images
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Concept Development Studies in Chemistry (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Democracy in Brief (Open (Access) Textbook)video available, captioned, public domain because produced by fed gov
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Discover Physics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Electronic Commerce: The Strategic Perspective (2nd ed.) (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF document
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Elements of Abstract and Linear Algebra (Tutorial)
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eMarketing: The Essential Guide to Online Marketing (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Open (Access) Textbook)RTF files in addition to pdfs
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Ethics Online Textbook (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Financial Analysis (Open (Access) Textbook)
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First Aid (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Formal Logic (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU licensing
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Free Medical Information: Doctor = Publisher (Open (Access) Textbook)manual for Doctors who want to author medical texts
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French (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU licensing
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From Algorithms to Z-Scores: Probabilistic and Statistical Modeling in Computer Science (Open (Access) Textbook)NOT accessible
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Accounting II (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Fundamentals of compressible Flow Mechanics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering I (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Genes and Disease (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Dimensions (geometry) (Open (Access) Textbook)Video textbook, not accessible in all players. See chart http://www.dimensions-math.org/Dim_download_E.htm
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Help Me Understand Genetics (Open (Access) Textbook)Public domain
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Human Physiology (Open (Access) Textbook)Under a GNU free documentation license.
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Information Systems (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Inside the Cell (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Intermediate Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF files are not 508 compliant
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Accounting I (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introduction to Afro-American Studies: A Peoples College Primer (Reference Material)
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Programming in C (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introduction to Economic Analysis (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introduction to Ethical Studies (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Human Rights in Brief (Open (Access) Textbook)government publication so public domain
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Intro to Logic (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF and on demand print available
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Introduction to Paleoanthropology (Open (Access) Textbook)
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An Introduction to Philosophy (Open (Access) Textbook)HTML can be printed but may not be very neat and tidy
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Introduction to Physical Oceanography (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introduction to Probability (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introduction to Psychology (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF available
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Introduction to Social Networking Methods (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Introductory Statistics: Concepts, Models, and Applications (Open (Access) Textbook)document lists public domain, copyright, and creative commons all at once. No clarity on copyability
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Introduction to Computer Science: Programming Methodology (Online Course)
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Learning 2.0 for Associations (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Lessons In Electric Circuits (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Liberte: A first year French textbook (Open (Access) Textbook)NOT ACCESSIBLE pdf is not tagged, images do not have alternative text
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Linear Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Clear and Simple: Developing Effective Print Materials for Low-Literate Readers (Open (Access) Textbook)Federal Agency Material is Public Domain
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A Modern Formal Logic Primer (Open (Access) Textbook)PDFs are not accessible, untagged no alternative text for images
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Macroeconomics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Medical Knowledge Base (Open (Access) Textbook)Wiki
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Medicines by Design (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Methods of Discovery: A Guide to Research Writing (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Microeconomics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Motion Mountain Physics Textbook (Reference Material)
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New Rules for the New Economy (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Online Statistics Education: An Interactive Multimedia Course of Study (Open (Access) Textbook)Public domain
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OER Handbook for Educators 1.0 (Workshop and Training Material)
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Open Educational Content - Introduction and Tutorials (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Open Shakespeare (Open (Access) Textbook)Part of Open Shakespeare Package
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Introduction to Sociology (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Our Ocean Planet: Environmental Science in the 21st Century (Open (Access) Textbook)not accessible, no alternative text on images
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Outline of American Geography (Open (Access) Textbook)copyright on original text but abridged version appears from US government pages so unclear if copyrighted or public... More
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Outline of US History (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Outline of the US Legal System (Open (Access) Textbook)federal publication so public domain and accessible
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Common Wisdom: Peer Production of Educational Materials (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Political Economy (Open (Access) Textbook)Wiki Book under GNU licensing
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Principles of Entrepreneurship (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Probability and Statistics eBook (Open (Access) Textbook)translations are automated so not truly multi-lingual
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Programming Languages: Application and Interpretation (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Rhetoric and Composition (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Rice Virtual Lab in Statistics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Simple Nature (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Social and Cultural Foundations of American Education (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Social Psychology Wikibook (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU licensing
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Spanish (Open (Access) Textbook)Not appropriate for hearing impaired as not captioned and flash enabled
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Statistics, Probability, and Data Collection Wikibook (Open (Access) Textbook)Under GNU Free Documentation License
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The Brain: Understanding Neurobiology Through the Study of Addiction (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF is not accessible to screen readers
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The Light and Matter Series (Open (Access) Textbook)
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The Math Open Reference Project (Open (Access) Textbook)some interactive content
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The New Genetics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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The Physical Environment: Intro to Physical Geography (Open (Access) Textbook)copyright held by author, NOT CREATIVE COMMONS
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The Structures of Life (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Theory and Practice of Online Learning (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Python for Software Design: How to Think Like a Computer Scientist (Open (Access) Textbook)Under the GNU Free Documentation License.
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Trigonometry Wikibook (Open (Access) Textbook)GNU licensing
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Understanding Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)No permissions to copy without contacting the author. PDF not accessible
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Discovering Information Systems (Open (Access) Textbook)
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US Economy in Brief (Open (Access) Textbook)
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US History (Open (Access) Textbook)
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USA LITERATURE in BRIEF (Open (Access) Textbook)audio available for some readings, transcripts downloadable from a link
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Vector Calculus (Open (Access) Textbook)PDF available
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Wireless Networking in the Developing World (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Women of Influence (About America) (Open (Access) Textbook)
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World Factbook (Open (Access) Textbook)
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9/11 Commission Report (Reference Material)Not a textbook. A reference work
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Elementary Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Fundamentals of Mathematics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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How to Think Like a Computer Scientist - Learning with Python (Open (Access) Textbook)Under GNU Free Documentation License
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Intermediate Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Core Concepts of Marketing (Open (Access) Textbook)
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COW -- Calculus on the Web (Drill and Practice)
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The Habitable Planet (Online Course)
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Rediscovering Biology (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Geothermal Energy (Open (Access) Textbook)
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This Dynamic Earth:The Story of Plate Tectonics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Spanish/Contents (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Virtual Textbook of Organic Chemistry (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Smart History (Open (Access) Textbook)lots of interactive scripting so may not be accessible
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Open Content Photography Program (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Computing Life (Open (Access) Textbook)public domain...I think
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Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Electronic Commerce: The Strategic Perspective (2nd ed.) (Open (Access) Textbook)
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How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, School (Open (Access) Textbook)
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An Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Experiencing the Humanities (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Learning Science in Informal Environments: People Places and Pursuits (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Physical Geography (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Programming from the Ground Up (Open (Access) Textbook)
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XML - Managing Data Exchange (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Theory and Practice of Online Learning (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Brief Calculus (Open (Access) Textbook)
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21st Century Physics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A Comprehensive Outline of World History (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A Conceptual Guide to OpenOffice.org 3 (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A First Course in Linear Algebra (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A Designer's Log: Case Studies in Instructional Design (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A First Course in Electrical and Computer Engineering (Open (Access) Textbook)
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A Radically Modern Approach to Introductory Physics (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Sage American History: A Survey of America’s Past (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Active, Healthy Lifestyles (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Advanced Algebra II: Activities and Homework (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Advanced Algebra II: Conceptual Explanations (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Advanced Topics in Learning Object Design and Reuse (Open (Access) Textbook)
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AJAX Programming (Reference Material)
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Algebra I (Open (Access) Textbook)
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GeoGebra (Collection)
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All About Circuits - Volume I - DC (Open (Access) Textbook)
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All About Circuits - Volume II - AC (Open (Access) Textbook)
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All About Circuits - Volume III - Semiconductors (Open (Access) Textbook)
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All About Circuits - Volume IV - Digital (Open (Access) Textbook)
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All About Circuits - Volume V - Reference (Open (Access) Textbook)
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All About Circuits - Volume VI - Experiments (Open (Access) Textbook)
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An Introduction to Complex Numbers (Online Course)
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An introduction to data and information (Online Course)
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An Introduction to Organic Chemistry (Open (Access) Textbook)
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An introduction to sustainable energy (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Anxiety Disorders (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Applescript for Absolute Beginners (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Art and Contemporary Critical Practice: Reinventing Institutional Critique (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Become An Xcoder (Open (Access) Textbook)
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High Performance Computing (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Python for Informatics: Exploring Information (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Western Music History (Open (Access) Textbook)
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Create or Perish (Open (Access) Textbook)For business courses
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Concept Development Studies in Chemistry (Open (Access) Textbook)