OER Knowledge CloudReportMcGreal, RoryThe main points reviewed in this document are summarized below for ready reference: • The digital economy is based on the creation, transmission and dissemination of knowledge. • E-learning is an essential component of a modern learning and research infrastructure. • Government should not pick winners; fair dealing is as important as the IP economy. • Every Canadian needs to be proficient in digital economy skills; e-learning supports this. • Accessibility to quality content is an economic driver. Rural citizens should be able to access this content online. • Policy should not create silos but support all innovation, including non-traditional "outside the box” initiatives. • Portability of credentials and accreditation among provinces should be national, supporting economies of scale. • Supporting Open Educational Resources can be a cost-effective means of supporting learning and training. • A national “cloud” network to support e-learning would demonstrate Canadian leadership.20102010/07enAthabasca University1-7Canadahttps://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/028.nsf/vwapj/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdf/$file/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdfdoes not applyfair usedigital literacydigital economydigital dividebusiness caseAthabascaUniversityDigitalEconomyConsultationPaperJuly_9, 2010.pdfhttps://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/028.nsf/vwapj/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdf/$file/Athabasca_University%27s_Submission_to_Digital_Economy_Strategy_Consulation_Process-July_9_2010.pdfAthabasca, Canada, North America