We believe that the future of education is open. We support initiatives that advance that vision coupled with tangible results that build access to resources, research, and communities committed to open …

To support faculty authors who want to create an open textbook, the Open Education Network (OEN) offers shared publishing infrastructure, a supportive community, and adaptable resources.

Open textbooks are licensed by authors and publishers to be freely used and adapted. Download, edit and distribute them at no cost.

When institutions join the Open Education Network, faculty are invited to review an open textbook. Around 70% of books in the Open Textbook Library have been reviewed.

Designed to guide students engaging in open pedagogy, the toolkit defines open pedagogy, covers the benefits of open pedagogy, and explains the rights and responsibilities of student creators.

The Open Education Network (OEN) invites members to use Manifold to create and publish open educational resources (OER). Manifold is an open source publishing workflow, developed in …

CENTER FOR OPEN EDUCATION | The Open Education Network is based in the Center for Open Education in the University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development.

Center for Open Education | 330 Wulling Hall | 86 Pleasant St SE | Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA | open@umn.edu College of Education and Human Development | University of Minnesota

As an OEN member, whether newcomer or seasoned pro, you’ll find ample opportunities at OEN Engage! to hone your skills and enrich your understanding of open education.

Textbooks in the Open Textbook Library are considered open because they are free to use and distribute, and are licensed to be freely adapted or changed with proper attribution.