OER Knowledge CloudJournal Article20112011/08Ngugi, Catherine N.OER AfricaOERnational policyinstitutional policyhigher educationAfricaDistance Education322277 - 2871475-0198Higher education in Africa has had diverse histories and trajectories, and has played different roles over time. This article is concerned with the evolution and future of higher education on the continent, and the role that open educational resources (OER) might play therein.yes10.1080/01587919.2011.584853Africa