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Ximera (pronounced “chimera”) is an open-source, interactive textbook platform, most commonly used in teaching math.[1] The name stands for "Ximera: Interactive, Mathematics, Education, Resources, for All."[2] Content is authored using LaTeX,[3] and can run on GitHub with no prior installation, according to the user manual.[2] Currently, there are at least 13 courses hosted on Ximera.[4]

Features

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Ximera supports embedding of GeoGebra and Desmos interactive with a LaTeX command. An interactive answer box gives immediate feedback to students, and the grades can be integrated with Canvas, the learning management system.[5][6] The accessibility features have also been promoted by the Mathematical Association of America.[7]

Development

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The first Ximera course was initially released on Coursera in the Spring Semester of 2012–13 under the name Calculus One.[8] MOOCulus, an online platform that lets you practice Calculus was developed at the Ohio State University to provide students a place to practice Calculus problems. The platform, which was built using Ruby on Rails was built because Coursera didn't offer an engaging way to practice problems.[9][10] The whole course, which consists of 200+ videos, was typeset as a textbook on April 10, 2014. The textbook, which is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non-commercial Share Alike License, incorporated some of its example and exercise problems from Elementary calculus: An approach using Infinitesimals.[11]

In 2023, Ximera received a $2.1 million grant from the Department of Education. Students are expected to save $4 million to $10 a year.[1] As part of the funding, accessibility (defined by Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.1AA) is a requirement, and they partnered with "Tailor Swift Bot" for that work.[12] This is to comply with United States Department of Justice rules for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, effective April 2026.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Open Textbook Pilot Grantees Share Vision for Innovative Projects Across the U.S." Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition. 29 November 2013. Retrieved 2025-01-18.
  2. ^ a b The Ximera Project. "User Manual". ximera.osu.edu. Retrieved 2025-07-08.
  3. ^ a b "Ximera Workshop 2025".
  4. ^ Project, Ximera. "Content". Ximera Foundation. Retrieved 2025-06-06.
  5. ^ "Ximera Manual".
  6. ^ "Ximera workshop".
  7. ^ "Webinar by the MAA".
  8. ^ Fowler, Jim. "Calculus One – k = 1 cat – Jim Fowler". kisonecat.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-20. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
  9. ^ "MOOCulus for Calculus Fun: An Interview with Tom Evans". Educational Technology and Change Journal. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
  10. ^ Carlson, Karen (19 April 2013). "What I learned from MOOCulus". A Just Recompense. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
  11. ^ MOOCulus Calculus (PDF). p. 2. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-05-19. Retrieved 2015-05-19.
  12. ^ "Partners". Archived from the original on 2025-05-25. Retrieved 2025-04-22.
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