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Contents
| Acknowledgements | 1 | |
| Overview of the Guide | 3 | |
| A Basic Guide to Open Educational Resources: Frequently asked questions | 5 | |
| What are Open Educational Resources (OER)? | 5 | |
| Is OER the same as e-learning? | 5 | |
| Is OER the same as open learning/open education? | 6 | |
| Is OER related to the concept of resource-based learning? | 7 | |
| How open is an open licence? | 8 | |
| What is the difference between OER and open access publishing? | 9 | |
| Shouldn't I worry about 'giving away' my intellectual property? | 9 | |
| Who will guarantee the quality of OER? | 12 | |
| How can education benefit by harnessing OER? | 13 | |
| Is OER really free? | 14 | |
| Does use of OER preclude use of commercial content? | 16 | |
| What policy changes are needed for institutions to make more effective use of OER? | 16 | |
| What are the best ways to build capacity in OER? | 17 | |
| Where do I find OER? | 18 | |
| How can I share my OER with others? | 19 | |
| How much can I change OER for my own purposes? | 20 | |
| Making the Case for Open Educational Resources | 23 | |
| Introduction | 23 | |
| Defining the concept | 24 | |
| The implications for educational planners and decision-makers | 39 | |
| Conclusion | 44 | |
| References | 45 | |
| Appendix One: Overview of Open Licences | 47 | |
| Introduction | 47 | |
| Creative Commons Licences | 48 | |
| Appendix References | 52 | |
| Appendix Two: The Components of a Well-Functioning Distance Education system | 53 | |
| The Components | 53 | |
| The Rationale for Use of Distance Education Methods | 55 | |
| Appendix Three: Technology Applications | 57 | |
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