Open Educational Resources (OER) Commons

Last updated on Nov 3, 2021

Definition: OER Commons (with OER standing for open educational resources) is a freely accessible online library allowing teachers to create, share and remix educational resources. The goal of the OER movement is to stimulate “collaborative teaching and learning” ( https://www.oercommons.org/about) and provide high-quality educational resources that are accessible for everyone.

Related terms: <a href='/glossary/equity/'>Equity</a>, <a href='/glossary/forrt/'>FORRT</a>, <a href='/glossary/inclusion/'>Inclusion</a>, <a href='/glossary/open-scholarship-knowledge-base/'>Open Scholarship Knowledge Base</a>, <a href='/glossary/open-science-framework/'>Open Science Framework</a>

Reference: www.oercommons.org

Drafted and Reviewed by: Ali H. Al-Hoorie, Mahmoud Elsherif, Gisela H. Govaart

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