OER concept and benefits – UGC NET Question

OER combine cost free access with licences that grant clear permissions to adapt and share content. They often use Creative Commons licences that specify conditions like attribution or non commercial use. ICT platforms make it easy to host and distribute such resources globally. This option captures both openness and licensing, which are key elements of OER.

Option A:
This option correctly stresses that users can not only read but also remix and redistribute materials, subject to licence conditions. Such flexibility supports localisation, translation and continuous improvement of educational content.

Option B:
Expensive and fully restricted materials do not qualify as open, even if they are online. High cost and strict copyright prevent broad reuse and adaptation.

Option C:
Locking textbooks away and banning sharing runs counter to the goals of open education. OER are meant to be widely used, not confined.

Option D:
Confidential examination papers are intentionally restricted to preserve assessment integrity. They are not designed for teaching and learning reuse.