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Open educational resources (OER) are widely recognized for improving access to education and enabling the sharing of knowledge. However, in the context of European university alliances such as Unite!, OER offer ...

Posted February 10, 2026

Effects of Accountability Interventions on Environmental Educators' Engagement in MOOCs

Li, Yue; Kizilcec, Rene; Cho, Ji Yong; Krasny, Marianne

Many participants in online courses struggle to remain engaged and complete the course, often due to a lack of perceived accountability. This study experimentally tested the effects of accountability interventions ...

Posted February 10, 2026

Sustaining the unsustainable? A historical and typological analysis of OER repository longevity

Siren, Anni; Bekirsky, Liam

Educational Resource repositories are a common tool used by institutions and organizations – public and private – to provide spaces to gather and access resources. We conducted a historical review of 152 OER ...

Posted February 10, 2026

Managerial Strategy for the Utilization of Open Educational Resources (OER) in Inclusive Learning at SMPLB Negeri Sorong City

Thamrin, Putri Aulia; Fatmasari; Hartinah

Limited resources and learning facilities remain a major challenge in the implementation of inclusive education, especially in special schools located in areas with limited institutional support. In this context, Open ...

Posted February 10, 2026

Reflections on the closure of the OER Foundation and the implications for OER policies: A conversation with ChatGPT

Bacsish, Paul

Paul: What has gone wrong with the OER Foundation in recent years? ChatGPT: Here’s a clear picture of what has actually gone wrong or shifted with the OER Foundation, especially surfaced in recent weeks and ...

Posted January 10, 2026

Killed, Not Starved: Deliberate Neglect of the OERF a Failure of Institutional Duty to Open Education

Mackintosh, Wayne

The roles of New Zealand’s UNESCO Chair in Open Educational Resources (OER) and the Open Source Technologist supporting Open Education at Otago Polytechnic were terminated on 19 December 2025 following the decision to ...

Posted January 10, 2026

Leveraging Open Educational Resources to Foster Equity in Education: Strategies, Challenges, and Future Directions

Lourenço, Francisca Rocha; Oliveira, Rita; Tymoshchuk, Oksana

Currently, the rapid growth and development of Open Educational Resources (OER), coupled with advancements in educational technology, offers the opportunity to improve access to and transfer of knowledge and ...

Posted January 5, 2026

Open education's role in inclusion and diversity in developmental psychology

Beyer, Alisa

Faculty can take a student-centered approach and incorporate principles of inclusion and diversity while designing a developmental psychology course that cultivates an enriching learning environment. By using an open ...

Posted November 15, 2025

Status of Open Education Resources Suitable for Indian Context: Case of Biology Subject Resources

Prasad, Rani; Kadam, Sonali; Shaikh, Rafikh

In recent years, Indian state governments have installed interactive flat panels (IFPs) in government schools. However, without locally tailored resources, these IFPs risk becoming underutilised. Curating and designing ...

Posted October 26, 2025

Textbook Affordability Matters: World Language Faculty Perspectives on Open Educational Resources (OER) Implementation and Challenges

Pak, Chin-Sook; Brunet, Marie-Line

Textbook affordability is a significant concern for college students facing the financial burdens of higher education in the United States. For World Language programs already grappling with enrollment challenges, ...

Posted October 23, 2025