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ERIC Number: EJ983272
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Apr
Pages: 14
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1492-3831
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Examining the Reuse of Open Textbooks
Hilton, John, III; Wiley, David A.; Lutz, Neil
International Review of Research in Open and Distance Learning, v13 n2 p45-58 Apr 2012
An important element of open educational resources (OER) is the permission to use the materials in new ways, including revising and remixing them. Prior research has shown that the revision and remix rates for OER are relatively low. In this study we examined the extent to which the openly licensed "Flat World Knowledge" textbooks were being revised and remixed. We found that the levels of revision and remix were similar to those of other OER collections. We discuss the possible significance and implication of these findings. (Contains 3 tables, 3 figures, and 1 footnote.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
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