open educational resource

American

[oh-puhn ej-oo-key-shuh-nl ree-sawrs, ‐zawrs] / ˈoʊ pən ˌɛdʒ ʊˈkeɪ ʃə nl ˌri sɔrs, ‐zɔrs /

noun

Usually open educational resources a piece of content or a tool for teaching or learning, often developed online, that is made available free of charge for anyone to use, revise, adapt, or redistribute. OER

Etymology

Origin of open educational resource

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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Open educational resource legislation allows faculty and administrators to create opportunities for these students to ensure that price is not the reason they do not succeed in classes.

From Washington Post

There are now more than 100,000 students enrolled in open educational resource courses at the 23 schools in the Virginia Community College System.

From Washington Post

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