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What are Open Educational Resources?

According to the Hewlett Foundation, Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions.

Examples of OER

  • textbooks
  • lesson plans
  • modules
  • videos
  • websites

Resources

OER Support at the Libraries

Librarians are available to offer consultation services and support to faculty who are interested in OER adoption, creation, or adaption.