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Open Educational Resources: Evaluating Open Educational Resources

Evaluating OER

Once you have identified some potential Open Education Resources for use, you should evaluate these to make sure they are suitable for your needs.

Open Educational Resources (OERs) offer many advantages, but it’s equally important to engage in critical evaluation.
Unlike traditionally published materials—where publishers typically oversee proofreading and editing to maintain high standards—OERs place more responsibility on the user. It’s up to the selector to ensure the resource is accurate, reliable, and aligned with teaching and learning objectives