Open Educational Resources (OER): FAQ

What is OER?

• OER definitions wiki
• What is OER video
• Defining the "Open" in Open Content and Open Educational Resources
• The OER Starter Kit

Are library resources OER?

• While library resources are not OER, you can link to them to create a zero textbook cost course. See video: Library Resources as Course Materials -  by Open Oregon

What is an open license?

• What is an open license and how does it work video

What is Creative Commons Licensing?

• About the Licenses - Creative Commons
• See Creative Commons Licensing
• CC Licenses and Examples
• Considerations for licensors and licensees
• License Versions
• Creative Commons Frequently Asked Questions

What is Public Domain?

• Public Domain (CC0) - "No rights reserved" - copyright protection and related rights waived to the "extent allowed by law"
• Public Domain (General) - "No known copyright" - includes material for which copyright protection has expired
• Public Domain in the United States - (from Lumen course module 2 - Adopting Open Educational Resources in the Classroom)

What is a proper attribution?

• How do I properly attribute material offered under Creative Commons license?
• Best practices for giving attribution
• See Attributing OER

How do I cite an OER?

• See Citing OER

Where do I find OER materials?

• Search these providers, portals, search tools, and more: Finding OER

Guides about creating OER:

• Authoring Open Textbooks
• Modifying an Open Textbook: What You Need to Know
• The Rebus Guide to Publishing Open Textbooks (So Far)
• BCcampus Open Education Self-Publishing Guide

Repositories where you can create your own OER:

• OERTX
• OER Commons
• LibreTexts
• EdTech Books
• Rebus Community
• Pressbooks

How do I request permission to use copyrighted material?

• How to Obtain Permission - US Copyright Office
• Copyright Permissions Sample Letter

Learn more about OER in these courses:

• Texas Learn OER
• Open WA - Learn OER
• Adopting Open Educational Resources in the Classroom
• Understanding OER