Title: Topic 3: Mixing, Adapting, and Reusing OERs
Course: Working with Open Educational Resources (OERs)

Introduction

OERs are freely available for different purposes, including research and education, according to the licensing condition of the resource as stipulated by the OER creator (licensor). In this topic you will learn how to use OERs by mixing, adapting, reusing and producing one.

Objectives

At the end of this topic you should be able to

- Describe the OER lifecycle
- Describe the options for reuse and the context of adaptation in accordance with the stipulated conditions of Creative Commons (CC)
- Discuss the usage of OER as a Learner and Educator
- Create and publish OER

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