The adaptation of existing open educational resources and the creation of new resources are also opportunities to make course materials more accessible, inclusive, and representative for learners. This kind of flexibility rarely exists in traditional textbooks. Because OER are not created to satisfy a commercial market, they can address topics and include perspectives that would otherwise be neglected (see below).
Provide advice on how to use and interpret Creative Commons licences
Work though copyright and fair dealing concerns
Provide guidance on basic accessibility concerns
Provide a platform for you to publish your OER through our repository
Help you add your OER to external repositories
Be completely knowledgeable about all OER in your subject area
Make the final decision about the appropriateness of a resource
Make the final decision about the quality of a resource
Choose your textbook or course material for you
Interfere with your academic freedom
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