Metafinder Search Tools
The following tools provide focused OER searching.
Please Note: In addition to the resources on this page, Faculty Select searches several OER repositories as well as EBSCO DRM-free ebooks. It is available under delaGATE > Faculty > Resources
Mason OER Metafinder (MOM)
The Mason OER Metafinder searches these quality content sources:
Open Textbooks & Affordable Course Content
In addition to the content searched through the Mason OER Metafinder, here are additional resources to review. This is not an exhaustive list but a starting point.
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Google Advanced SearchChoose from various usage rights at bottom of search screen.
Discipline Specific Resources
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Skills CommonsWorkforce training materials
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CALI (The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction)Legal resources
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NOBAPsychology resources
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American institute of MathematicsMath resources
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Open RNProject developing 5 OER Nursing textbooks and 25 VR scenarios.
Subject specific OER resource lists:
ESL, Language Learning, Nonprofit OER
Open Course Content
OpenCourseware (OCW) is institutionally driven and provides access to course material developed by faculty members. Here is a starting point for those interested in using this type of content.
Other Resources
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Big List of ResourcesList provided by the University of Pittsburgh's University Library OER Guide