The document discusses the benefits and challenges of using open educational resources (OERs). Some key benefits include: sharing resources reduces costs for institutions and taxpayers, continuous improvements can be made to resources as they are shared, and OERs can increase an institution's competitiveness by reducing textbook costs. However, some challenges exist as well, such as OERs being seen as more work for instructors, concerns about quality and peer review, and a lack of evidence on OERs' impact on student achievement. Overall, the document provides an overview of the pros and cons of utilizing open educational resources in education.