Univ. of Minnesota compiles database of peer-reviewed, open-access textbooks

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Submission + - Univ. of Minnesota compiles database of peer-reviewed, open-access textbooks (insidehighered.com)

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BigVig209

on Thursday May 10, 2012 @03:27PM

BigVig209 writes: "Univ. of MN is creating an online catalog of peer-reviewed, open-access textbooks and enticing Univ. of MN faculty to review the texts by offering $500 per review. Outside faculty may also submit reviews, but they will not be able to collect $500 for doing so.

This may be the first time a land-grant, public university makes this kind of resource available to faculty and students."

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