OER Knowledge CloudPolicy20142014/03Senack, EthanThe Student Public Interest Research GroupsU.S. PIRG Education Fundsample OER policyopen textbook policyOER textbooksOER qualityMOST Initiativehigher educationaffordable textbooksadoption of open textbooksUnited StatesCenter for Public Interest Research, Inc.1-18The purpose of this guide is to provide policy guidance to thought-leaders and decision-makers from all levels of institutions and government – from individual campuses considering policies that support open textbook use and development to state legislators that are considering approaches to making textbooks more affordable. This guide contains: • Issue Background • Open Textbook Policy Ideas • Key Constituencies & Addressing Their Concerns • Additional Components of a Good Policy • Sample Policieshttp://www.studentpirgs.org/reports/sp/affordable-textbooks-policy-guidehttp://www.studentpirgs.org/reports/sp/affordable-textbooks-policy-guidePOLICY GUIDE - Affordable Textbooks.pdfWashington, DC, United States, North America