The document discusses a case study on the use and production of open educational resources (OER) and open courseware (OCW) by academics in South African higher education institutions. The study found that academics use OER/OCW for several reasons, including making additional materials available to students, improving their own subject knowledge, and revising curriculum. Common types of OER/OCW used included videos, images, and lecture slides. The majority of respondents also reported using open access journals. The study provides insights into how OER/OCW are being utilized in South African higher education.