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2 The 5 Rs of Open Educational Resources

Before diving into the types of OER, it’s important to understand the foundation that makes these resources truly ‘open.’ The 5 Rs outline the permissions that allow users to engage meaningfully with content—beyond just reading or viewing.

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  • Retain: Keep a copy of the resource forever (i.e. download, store, or print it with no expiration.)
  • Reuse: Use the content in different settings (e.g. courses, study groups, workshops, etc.)
  • Revise: Adapt or change the content to suit your needs (e.g., update stats or fix typos).
  • Remix: Combine with other content to create something new.
  • Redistribute: Share the original or modified resource with others.

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To the extent possible under law, Anas Mahayni has waived all copyright and related or neighboring rights to McMaster OER Student Toolkit, except where otherwise noted.

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