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Contents
Introduction
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The concept of OER explained
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Unpacking the Concept of Open Educational Resources
3
Theoretical and Practical Underpinnings
5
Open Education/Open Learning
5
Free/Libre and Open Source Software (FLOSS) Movement
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1. Rationale for Participating in an OER project: The Potential of OER for Higher Education
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Teaching and Learning Support
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Quality Improvements and Capacity building
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Increasing Access
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Research Potential
9
Market Orientation
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Moral Obligation
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2. Challenges for OER Initiatives
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3. Licensing options for OER
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OER Copyright Debates and Challenges
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Overview of Open Licenses
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Table 1. Summary of CC Licences and their possible implications for the Skills for a Changing World Programme
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4. The Importance of Piloting: Contributing to OER Theory and Practice
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5. Conclusions
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Table 2. Key recommendations for successful OER initiatives and their implications for OER Africa
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6. References
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