OER Knowledge CloudBook Chapter20122012/02Forward, Mary LouOblinger, Diana. G.researchprofessional developmentOCWdistance educationchallengescase studyengEDUCAUSE Publications291-299OpenCourseWare (OCW) and open educational resources (OER) are based on the simple yet powerful idea that free and open sharing in education can drive improvements in teaching and learning around the world. Sharing this common assumption, OCW, OER, and open education in general are proliferating.http://www.educause.edu/Resources/GameChangersEducationandInform/CaseStudy8OpenCourseWare/250542http://www.educause.edu/Resources/GameChangersEducationandInform/CaseStudy8OpenCourseWare/250542