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Pena, H./.h. Higher education: The success and challenges in open education resources (OER), 2009. [Preprint].

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Citable URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10760/13743

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Author(s): Pena, Heather / hp
Title: Higher education: The success and challenges in open education resources (OER)
Subjects: G. Industry, profession and education > GH. Education
A. Theoretical and general aspects of libraries and information
L. Information technology and library technology
Date: 5-Nov-2009
Abstract: Open Education Resources (OER) in higher education is reaching new platforms around the world. In this paper I would like to explore the success and challenges that higher education face when adopting an OER platform. This paper will allow the reader to look outside the walls of a centralized learning environment and gain a broader perspective on free information, knowledge and education used around the world.
Keywords: OER, open education resources, higher education
Country: United States
Type: Preprint
Rights: http://eprints.rclis.org/copyright/



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