QCC uses the United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organization (UNESCO) definition of OER: “Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching, learning and research materials in any medium – digital or otherwise – that reside in the public domain or have been released under an open license that permits no-cost access, use, adaptation, and redistribution by others with no or limited restrictions."

A list of which classes are using OER can be on The Q by using the search term “Open Educational Resources Course List.” You also can find this information in your course syllabus or by asking your instructor. 

For information about OER, please visit the QCC Alden Library OER LibGuide.