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Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning, and research resources that are free of cost and access barriers, and carry legal permission for open use.
In a survey of USU students, 74% said they pay for textbooks with their own money, with the average cost per semester for all textbooks that semester ranging from $200-$600. 85% reported that they have delayed purchasing a textbook for a class. Of those that delayed purchasing textbooks, 58% said their grade was negatively impacted due to the delay.
Open educational resources include textbooks, full courses, course materials, modules, streaming videos, tests, software, study aides, games, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge. (USU OER FAQ)
In addition to saving students money, OER also increase academic freedom for professors. With Creative Commons licenses, instructors are allowed to adapt learning materials to their specific teaching style and the learning needs of their students.
OER can be remixed and adapted for specific use, making it an innovative, customizable option for your course.
Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning
Contact the USU OER Support Team with your OER questions.
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