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The technology platform you are using to publish online learning materials as OER is a component-based system made up of 'best of breed' Free and Open Source Software, which means your country's Ministry of Education and/or institution can replicate these technologies in your country. The system has achieved international recognition and was awarded the 2021 Open Infrastructure Award for Excellence by Open Education Global.

The open source ecosystem was designed to support:

• Collaborative development, and
• Re-mix and re-use of OER materials.

Overview of the OER Foundation's Digital Learning Ecosystem

The video below provides an overview of the system and how it works. We recommend that you watch this video before progressing further with the learning pathway, so that you have a clearer understanding before looking at the sub-sections which follow.

Topics covered in the video include:

1. How do you author OER-enabled online courses? (beginning at 0 minutes 59 seconds)
2. How does the system work? (beginning at 1 minute 46 seconds)
3. What does this open authoring and publishing model look like? (beginning at 2 minutes 57 seconds)
4. How do you support learners to learn on the internet? (beginning at 5 minutes 17 seconds)
5. What does this digital ecosystem look like from the learner's perspective? (beginning at 7 minutes 16 seconds)
6. Where can I get more information on these technologies and access to the software code? (beginning at 10 minutes 4 seconds)

Value of a FOSS component-based system for OER

Join the conversation!

We invite participants to post contributions to the forum discussion on the value of a Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) component-based system for OER-enabled online courses.

Drawing on your own experience, from your perspective:

• What are the advantages of a FOSS component-based system for OER?
• What are the disadvantages of a FOSS component-based system for OER?
• Please share any questions you have about this digital learning ecosystem.