JCU's Learning, Teaching and Assessment policy and procedures state that OER are currently the preferred option for prescribed textbooks, and that wherever possible, their use should be prioritised for prescribed learning materials "as an equity measure to reduce the potential/actual cost barrier to student engagement".
This guide is intended to help you understand, find and use OER materials that are available to freely and legally repurpose. It explores the relationships between OER and: Creative Commons, Copyright and UN SDGs, as well as providing resources relating to Open Pedagogy and OER training and professional development. This guide will be regularly updated to include the latest information on OER Grants and Awards at JCU.
We encourage you to connect with our Open Education Team if you have any questions or feedback relating to this guide or all things OER and Open.
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