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XanEdu: Out of Chaos, Coursepacks

Some of the most successful educational technology ventures have taken an artifact of the pre-technology world and revolutionized it for contemporary use. One such artifact is most certainly the coursepack, that compilation of photocopied readings and instructor scribbles distributed to students through the campus bookstore. Digital publishing services have revitalized this old technology, opening up new options for instructors who want the uniqueness of a coursepack but lack the time to compile the readings and clear all the copyright permissions. XanEdu ... offers a number of customized coursepack options and resources for instructors. But XanEdu doesn’t just compile coursepacks. It is also a copyright clearance center and a source of developmental support for instructors....


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