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Open Access

Open Access are freely available resources

This subject guide is devoted to providing introductory information about Open Access (OA) resources and sites for locating resources and materials. 

OA materials are different from Open Educational Resources (OER) in that OA materials may, or may not, be licensed to allow for alterations to the materials and OER materials have been developed specifically for use in educational settings by including additional items such as lesson plans, lecture notes, assignments, etc. 

But, if properly licensed, OA materials are just OER materials waiting to become. 

Using this subject guide

Use the blue tabs to navigate this guide. The "Home" tab will provide users with a brief overview of the subject guide.  The "What is Open Access" and "Open Access Publishing" tabs provide information and videos about Open Access, while the remaining tabs list relevant Open Access sites and applications.

Upon reviewing this Subject Guide, users will be able to:

  • Define what Open Access is.

  • Know the difference between Open Access and Open Educational Resources and how they relate to each other.

  • Know the basics of publishing Open Access materials.

  • Explore Open Access sites and applications.

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