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Open Educational Resources (OER)

This guide provides information for users who want to learn more about Open Educational Resources and their value for teaching and learning.

The 5 R's (Text Alternative)

This is a text only version of The 5 R's Infographic. For the visual version, please visit the What Are OER page.

Retain

You may download, duplicate, save, and manage your own copy of the work and keep it forever.

Reuse

You may use the work for your own purpose, including posting it online, using it in a video, presentation or a class. 

Revise

You may adapt or modify the work to meet your specific needs such as adapting it to the local context, reordering or deleting chapters.

Remix

You may combine chapters from multiple OER texts to create a mashup. 

Redistribute

You may share the work with others including posting it online or giving it to a colleague.