Acknowledgments
We sincerely thank the many individuals who made this edited volume possible. First and foremost, we are thankful to the contributing authors for their valuable intellectual and pedagogical contributions. Their chapters showcase innovative practices prioritizing student-centered learning and emphasizing the transformative potential of open pedagogy. Thank you, authors, for agreeing to publish your original content under a CC-BY 4.0 license.
We would also like to express our deep appreciation to Christina Hilburger for her invaluable contribution to this project. Her extensive knowledge of open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy greatly enriched the development of the introduction and conclusion. We deeply appreciate her support and guidance throughout this process.
We extend our sincere gratitude to Sarah Adams, Open Education Librarian at the University of Calgary; Abby Ferrell, Communication Instructor at Mid-State Technical College; and Donna Langille, Community Engagement and Open Education Librarian at the University of British Columbia, Okanagan Campus. Their instrumental contributions as peer reviewers of this text strengthened its clarity, accessibility, and pedagogical impact. We deeply appreciate the time, care, and expertise they brought to the review process.
We also thank our students, whose contributions—through examples, images, and feedback—helped refine and enhance the chapters. We extend a special thanks to Dr. Jean Hertzberg and her student, Jillian Weber, for creating the captivating image, Watercolors diffuse on a mirror, which graces the cover of our book. Jillian’s image is an exceptional example of how openly licensed materials can enrich educational resources and inspire creative expression. Together, these efforts advance open pedagogy in higher education, promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity in assessment and engagement.
To Allison Brown, our editor at Milne Publishing, your enthusiasm for this project and expert guidance throughout the publishing process have been instrumental in shaping this work. We also sincerely appreciate the financial support from The State University of New York at Fredonia, which helped bring this book to fruition.
Finally, we thank all those who are engaging with this resource. We hope our collection will inspire you to embrace open pedagogy and create more inclusive, equitable, and student-driven learning environments.
