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This open textbook is being utilized in a Sociology course for undergraduate or graduate students by David Arrieta at CSU Bakersfield. The open textbook supports equity by reducing textbook costs and improving access to high-quality learning resources for all students. which includes instructor on demand chapter lectures. The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was helps make learning more affordable, flexible, and accessible.. Most students access the open textbook in Canvas by using a designated link, with the ability to download high quality Pdfs or online reading

The California State University and MERLOT have partnered to showcase how and why faculty have adopted Open Educational Resources (OER) to facilitate equitable access to their students’ course materials. This Faculty Showcase represent Open Educational Practices where faculty are sharing their "know-how" for adopting OER in their courses.