The document provides an overview of the OERu (Open Education Resources university) and insights from the TOUCANS project. The OERu aims to enable universal access to higher education through openness and collaboration by providing open online courses from accredited universities. The TOUCANS project studied the concept and aspirations of the OERu on a national level. Key challenges discussed include the lack of affordable access to university for 100 million adults, developing a sustainable business model, ensuring the model works for learners, relying on volunteers, and managing the costs and risks of openness.