OpenStax
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R2 Digital Library
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| Fact | OpenStax | R2 Digital Library |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 1946 |
| Integrations | Assignable supports LTI 1.3 and major LMS platforms including Blackboard, Canvas, D2L Brightspace, and Moodle. | The platform offers free MARC records, remote access, discovery tools, deep linking, and integrated drug information. |
OpenStax plans
- OpenStax textbooksFree
- OpenStax AssignablePriced on request
R2 Digital Library plans
- Institutional title license—
Pick OpenStax if…
OpenStax suits students seeking free introductory-course textbooks and educators who need course materials or LMS assignments. Some student features and a small number of titles require an account.
Pick R2 Digital Library if…
It is intended for health sciences libraries and their institutional users seeking medical and allied-health eBooks. Librarians needing title-level licensing and administrative controls may find its tools suitable.