This document introduces open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy. It discusses how OER can save students significant costs on textbooks, with some studies finding average savings of $128 per student per course. OER allows for more flexibility than traditional textbooks in reuse, revision, and customization of content. The document advocates for open pedagogy that emphasizes community collaboration over content and treats education as a learner-developed process. It also discusses open access to scholarly work and the benefits of making research freely available.