The document discusses the conflicting sides of Open Educational Resources (OER), outlining pros such as increased access, shared knowledge, and reduced duplication of efforts, as well as cons like perceived loss of control over materials, questions around the accuracy of open content, and risks to existing educational institutions. OER aims to make educational resources freely available while some argue it could undermine traditional education models.

1. The conflicting
sides of Open
Educational
Resources (OER)
Kelly Davis
OER Training Assignment 7-1
Winter Cohort 2014

2. Conflicting Sides of OER
Pros
 Increased Access
 Shared Knowledge
 Reduced doubling
of efforts (using what
is already created)
 Able to adapt and
expand on content
 Works towards the
greater good
Cons
 Loss of control of
material (perceived)
 Getting ‘something for
nothing’
 Open use does not
guarantee accuracy
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Technology Dependent
May jeopardize current
educational
structure/institutions