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Special issue of Open University’s Open Learning on Open Educational Resources
The Open University’s peer reviewed Journal of Open and Distance Learning, Open Learning, has devoted its first issue of 2009 to the theme of Open Educational Resources (OER). This special issue has been guest edited by Susan D’Antoni, who is responsible for the UNESCO OER Community. The issue provides an introduction to the emerging OER movement and its implications for education systems and institutions, educators and learners. The articles describe a range of initiatives and issues, and articulate the vision of some of the most committed and passionate champions of Open Educational Resources. Together they communicate the energy and dynamism associated with this new movement, and its potential to extend learning opportunities worldwide.
May 5, 2009
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