# Open Educational Resources
Teaching and learning materials in the public domain or under open licenses.
Canonical page: https://givegigs.com/wiki/open-educational-resources
Last updated: 2026-11-09T19:00:10.831Z
Parent topic: [knowledge](https://givegigs.com/wiki/knowledge)
## Contents
- [Overview](#wiki-section-overview-1)
- [Find and adapt materials](#wiki-section-find-and-adapt-2)
- [Quality and sustainability](#wiki-section-quality-and-access-3)
## Overview
Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning, or research materials in the public domain or released under an open license that permits no-cost access and specified reuse, adaptation, and redistribution. The license matters: a freely viewable resource is not automatically open for every use.
Explore related topics:
- [open-education](https://givegigs.com/wiki/open-education)
- [creative-commons](https://givegigs.com/wiki/creative-commons)
- [lifelong-learning](https://givegigs.com/wiki/lifelong-learning)
## Find and adapt materials
Check the exact license, version, attribution requirements, and whether embedded images or other components have separate terms. Record the source, author, license link, and changes. Adapt materials for local language, accessibility, and context, then share improvements under compatible terms where possible.
## Quality and sustainability
Open licensing permits reuse but does not guarantee accuracy, accessibility, or suitability. Review materials with learners and subject experts, provide formats that work with assistive technology, and update them when knowledge changes. Sustainable OER efforts also need time, infrastructure, recognition, and support for educators and communities.
## Sources
- [UNESCO: Open Educational Resources](https://www.unesco.org/en/open-educational-resources)
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