Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)

Last Updated 05/23/2025
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"Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC)." Learn & Work Ecosystem Library. 13-09-2026. https://learnworkecosystemlibrary.com/glossary/zero-textbook-cost-ztc/.

Refers to reducing or eliminating the financial burden on learners by offering educational materials, including textbooks, at no cost. This can involve utilizing open educational resources (OER), library resources, or other freely accessible materials.

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