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uspirg-org-7017		Fixing the Broken Textbook Market | U.S. PIRG			.html	text/html	751	92	74	As publishers keep costs high by pumping out new editions and selling books bundled with software, students are forced to forgo book purchases or otherwise undermine their academic progress. 1. High textbook costs continue to deter students from purchasing their assigned materials despite concern for their grades. 3. Students want alternatives, expressing support for textbooks that are available free online and buying a hard copy is optional. 82% of students felt they would do significantly better in a course if the textbook was available free online and buying a hard copy was optional. Not only is the open textbook an ideal alternative to a traditional textbook from a student point of view, but it is the only product in the marketplace that can directly challenge the high prices that publishers charge for new editions. Your donation supports U.S. PIRG's work to stand up for consumers on the issues that matter, especially when powerful interests are blocking progress.	./cache/uspirg-org-7017.html	./txt/uspirg-org-7017.txt