The document discusses opening up education through open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). It notes that worldwide participation in higher education is projected to grow significantly by 2025, necessitating new approaches. OER and MOOCs can help increase the effectiveness and equity of education by improving access and lowering costs. The document provides an overview of the development of OER, MOOCs, and related open education initiatives. It also discusses some of the opportunities and challenges of open education approaches.