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# Welcome to this OER Webinar!

Welcome to this webinar on Open Educational Resources (OERs), where you will learn about the **basic concepts, benefits and challenges of creating and sharing OERs**. This webinar consists of two sessions of two hours each, with a day of homework in between so that you can reflect on your own OER project.

In the first session, we will introduce the definition and principles of OERs, and explore some examples of OERs from different disciplines and contexts. We will also discuss some tools and platforms you can use to create and publish your OERs and compare their pros and cons. After a break, we will share a template to help you organize your work and plan your OER project. You will have time to work independently or in groups and get feedback from the facilitators and peers.

The homework for the first day is to complete the template with your OER idea and prepare a short presentation for the next session. You can use any format or tool you prefer if it is accessible and open.

In the second session, we will start with a brief overview of copyright and open licensing for OERs, and explain how to choose and apply for an appropriate license for your work. We will then invite you to present your OER project to the rest of the group and give constructive feedback and suggestions. Finally, we will wrap up the webinar by identifying your needs and resources to materialize your OER project and sharing tips and best practices for OER creation and dissemination.

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This webinar is licensed under [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).


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