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"Some publishers don't want to hear this, but the truth is that DRM can be hacked and does not eliminate piracy. It not only fails as a piracy deterrent, but it also introduces restrictions that make e-books less attractive than print books. We've all read a print book and passed it along to a friend. Good luck doing that with a DRM'd e-book! What publishers don't understand is that DRM implies a lack of trust. All customers are considered thieves and must be treated accordingly."

What if employers didn't care whether applicants held a college diploma but instead asked what educational "badges" they had collected? Like Boy Scout merit badges for professionals, these marks of achievement would show competence in specific skills, and they could be granted by any number of institutions.

"OpenClass is completely free to use--free of licensing, hardware, or hosting fees. However, though they're using the term "open," the Pearson materials most compatible with the platform will remain copyrighted and fee-for-use."