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Open Education Resources (OER)

definition

Open Educational Resources (OERs) are freely accessible materials for teaching, learning, and research. With minimal or no restrictions, users can easily adapt them to their specific requirements

 

The 5 Rs

Within the bounds of Creative Commons licensing there are 5 key points to consider when using OERs: Reuse - Content can be reused in its unaltered original format - the right to use the content in a wide range of ways (e.g., in a class, in a study group, on a website, in a video) Retain - Copies of content can be retained for personal archives or reference - the right to make, own, and control copies of the content (e.g., download, duplicate, store, and manage) Revise - Content can be modified or altered to suit specific needs - the right to adapt, adjust, modify, or alter the content itself (e.g., translate the content into another language) Remix - Content can be adapted with other similar content to create something new- the right to combine the original or revised content with other material to create something new (e.g., incorporate the content into a mashup) Redistribute - Content can be shared with anyone else in its original or altered format - the right to share copies of the original content, your revisions, or your remixes with others (e.g., give a copy of the content to a friend)

 

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