"OER Panel" Definitions

Module Definitions 

Here are some key definitions that will be referenced in this module. 

OER
Open Educational Resources. OER are freely and publicly available teaching, learning, and research resources that reside in the public domain or are openly licensed. 
Creative Commons Links to an external site. License

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Canvas Commons

CC License. A free, standardized way for creators to permit others to use their work.
Canvas Commons
A learning object repository that allows you to share course material with other educators and designers within Canvas LMS.
OER Commons Links to an external site.
A public digital library of open educational resources. Educators from around the world can explore, create, and collaborate to improve curriculum.
LibreTexts Links to an external site.
An adaptable, user-friendly OER platform that educators use for creating, customizing, and sharing accessible, interactive textbooks, adaptive homework, and ancillary materials.
Merlot Links to an external site.
A digital repository that provides access to curated online learning and support materials and content creation tools, led by an international community of educators, learners and researchers.