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A community of open education practitioners reimagining higher education so that all students can be successful.

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

#HigherEd decision-makers, join us at OEN's Senior Leaders Open Education Briefing, a 1.5-hour virtual session to help you leverage the power and promise of #OpenEducation. Free and open to all. Senior Leaders Open Education Briefing 11/4/2026 @ 11am CT z.umn.edu/leadersbrief... #OER #OENCommunity

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Kudos to these open ed champions! 👏 And an OEN round of applause for Jonathan Lashley (Idaho State Board of Education), recognized as an open education policy & systems leader, moving the field forward & strengthening the community that the Open Education Network is proud to be part of. Congrats!

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

OEN's Colleague Connector program offers low-pressure, meaningful work connections for our community to support one another on #OpenEd initiatives. Members, don't miss this opportunity to collaborate, brainstorm, and inspire one another in AY 26-27. 📣Applications open through 8/16: z.umn.edu/bh1a

2026-27 OEN Colleague Connector Program Application

Thank you for your interest in the Colleague Connector Program! Program applicants will be matched with one or two other OEN community members as a means of: Reciprocal relationship building with a n...

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Iowa OER @iowaoer.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This week, a few of our community members are participating in the @openednetwork.bsky.social's summer sessions of OEN Engage! Did you know that Iowa #OER leaders have consortial access to the OEN? Learn more about consortial & institutional member benefits on our site: iowaoer.com/about-open-e...

About Open Education Network Membership

In 2020, Iowa OER helped coordinate with colleges and universities across the state to arrange for a discounted membership to the Open Education Network (OEN), a consortium of colleges and universi…

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Jojo Karlin @jojokarlin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas with @robinderosa.net @openednetwork.bsky.social Open Education is primed to meet the moment. #jojodoodles

Grayscale drawn Portrait of Robin DeRosa at OEN Engage

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Jojo Karlin @jojokarlin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

@openednetwork.bsky.social Tanya Grosz, Jamie Witman, and Karen Lauritsen #OENEngage26

Line drawings of presenters Tanya Grosz, Jamie Witman, and Karen Lauritsen of the Open Education Network

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Jojo Karlin @jojokarlin.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

#OENEngage26 @openednetwork.bsky.social Barb Thees presents OEN 101. #jojodoodles

OEN Engage presentation line drawing of Barb Thees as she presents OEN101

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Tomorrow’s the day! 🌞 Registrants, your spot is saved at #OENEngage26, & our community can’t wait to welcome you. Grab your lemonade, settle into a comfy spot, & join us for insightful sessions & easy-breezy opportunities to connect with your colleagues & friends in open ed. z.umn.edu/OENEngage26

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A little sunshine, a lot of community.

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

📣 Today’s your last chance to register for OEN Engage! Come for the open insight, stay for the conversations, and leave with fresh ideas and inspiration for the academic year. Register now! z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 #OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas #OENCommunity

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Been too busy to explore the benefits of your OEN membership? Let’s unpack it at OEN Engage! • OEN101 • Launching Your Data Dashboard: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started OEN Engage! July 21-22, 2026 Members, see the lineup & register now: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 Registration closes 7/15!

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Color outside the conference at OEN Engage! ▪️ Zines for Open ▪️ AI: Framing Questions for Open Pedagogues Design Sprint ▪️ Take a Walk and Show us Something Beautiful July 21-22, 2026 Members, see the full lineup & register today: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 #OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas #OENCommunity

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

It's OEN Pub101 planning day! Thank you to The University of Sheffield for hosting our collaboration with friends and colleagues throughout the UK and Ireland to grow open publishing for the common good. 📚 #OER #OpenPublishing #OENCommunity

L to R: Karen Lauritsen (Open Education Network), Louise Smith (University of Lancashire), and Helen Moore, University of Sheffield)

David Beales (Brunel University of London) and Helen Moore (University of Sheffield)

L to R: Juliet Ibbotson (University of Lancashire), Erica Levi (Coventry University), Celine Peignen (Technological University of the Shannon), and David Beales (Brunel University of London).

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Just a few of the great sessions at OEN Engage! 2026: ▪️ The OEN, Open, and Higher Ed: Bright Sides and Blind Spots in the Path Ahead ▪️ Sneak Peek at the New OEN Certificate Program ▪️ Open Textbook Library Accessibility Collab #OENEngage26 July 21-22 Members, register now: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

OEN members, register now for OEN Engage! 2026 happening July 21-22! Join us at our community's free, virtual get-together to share bright ideas, energizing sessions, and easy-breezy opportunities to catch up and connect w/ fellow members. Sessions and registration: open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage

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A little sunshine, a lot of community.

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Today OEN's Barb Thees, Robin DeRosa, Tanya Grosz, and Karen Lauritsen presented "Community-Driven Systemic Change" at #OER26 in Milton Keynes, UK! Thanks and kudos to all the amazing presenters at The Open University. Looking forward to great sessions still to come! 🥳 www.alt.ac.uk/oer26Programme

Open Education Network's Barb Thees, Robin DeRosa, Tanya Grosz, and Karen Lauritsen pause for a moment in London before OER26 at The Open University in Milton Keynes, UK.

OEN's Barb Thees and Tanya Grosz at #OER26.

Open Education Network Executive Director Robin DeRosa at OER26 in Milton Keynes, UK.

Karen Lauritsen, OEN Senior Director, Publishing, presents our community's publishing vision as an institutional and collective responsibility to provide educational resources to students.

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

LibreTexts is offering OEN members 1 year of LibreTexts LibreNet affiliate membership at no cost, including hosting for unlimited textbooks. And if you decide not to renew, LibreTexts won't remove your books. Current value is $1,250. Details at LibreTexts: libretexts.org/libretextsan...

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The AI Editorial Policy Guide from the Library Publishing Coalition helps editors, authors, & publishing program managers develop AI policy. Use this resource for approaches, examples, & resources to create policy that supports your publishing goals. LPC’s AI Editorial Policy Guide: z.umn.edu/bd3n

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Catch the OEN blog to see how Flavia Belpoliti & Sarah Northam (ETAMU) recently teamed up for OEN’s Certificate in Open Pedagogy & are about to leverage their enhanced insight in two Intermediate Spanish courses, expanding students’ perspectives of the rural communities around them. z.umn.edu/bcry

Refocusing Student Perspectives: Open Pedagogy at East Texas A&M - Open Education Network Blog

About 60 miles northeast of Dallas, the rural community of Commerce, Texas, is a “close-knit town full of caring citizens, involved students, and a thriving entrepreneurial spirit,” as described on it...

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

We’re excited to announce that several OEN community members will present at OER26 on June 22-23 at the Open University in Milton Keynes (England). Join us to explore “Openness Reimagined” through an outstanding event lineup. Earlybird booking ends May 29. Learn more & register: www.alt.ac.uk/OER26

The Association for Learning Technology presents OER26 happening June 22-23 at the Open University located in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. Visit alt.ac.uk/OER.

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

So, you’ve published your open textbook. Congratulations! 🥳 Learn how to promote it, track reader engagement, share w/ multiple audiences, leverage for tenure, plan future editions, and more! May 13 recordings of Pub101 for Authors: ◾️ Video: z.umn.edu/bbd9 ◾️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/bbdb

Pub101 for Authors: Published! Now What? - Open Education Network Blog

Our Pub101 for Authors 2026 series concludes with smart steps authors might consider for their newly published works. Join Cheryl Casey (University of Arizona) and Meggie Mapes (University of Kansas) ...

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Don’t miss Liza Long of the Idaho State Board of Education at this week's Pub101 for Authors for insight on integrating AI content in OER. May 6 session recordings are here! 📽️ Pub101 for Authors: Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Content • Video: z.umn.edu/bayz • Transcript: z.umn.edu/bayy

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Catch up with the Open Textbook Library and our most recent efforts to: ▪️ Establish compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards. ▪️ Welcome our new student assistant, University of Minnesota’s Hudeifi Abdihakin. ▪️ Launch the Open Textbook Library UK & Ireland Collection Visit the OEN Blog: z.umn.edu/baln

Serving the Common Good: Open Textbook Library Turns 14 - Open Education Network Blog

The Open Textbook Library is a user-friendly, reputable online source for openly licensed textbooks, supported by the Open Education Network and the broader open education community. In April, the lib...

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Catch Pub101 for Authors 4/29 session recordings to explore the teamwork approach and prepare yourself to navigate challenges that can stem from time constraints, miscommunication, & differences of opinion. Pub101 for Authors: Working in Teams · Video: z.umn.edu/ba9h · Transcript: z.umn.edu/ba9g

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

How much do you know about leveraging AI for open ed workflows & general practices? Catch our latest Convo to learn how AI should (and perhaps should not) be used in open ed. 📽️ April 17 recordings are ready! OEN Community Conversation: Harnessing AI in Open Ed Beyond Publishing z.umn.edu/b9xp

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Join Penn State's Dr. Bryan McGeary, Julie Meyer, Dr. Michael Polgar, & Wade Shumaker as they discuss project mgmt. of The Holocaust: Remembrance, Respect, and Resilience, an OER that involved many contributors. Pub101 for Authors: Project Mgmt ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b9ls ▪️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/b9lo

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The Open Textbook Library turns 14 today, & we’re celebrating this milestone with gratitude for the open ed community that powers the library's growth & positive impact on educational equity. Go, OTL! Join us at the library, now offering more than 1,800 open textbooks: open.umn.edu/opentextbooks

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Don’t miss the April 15th Pub101 for Authors session recording for Open Ed Librarian Christine Rickabaugh's analysis of licensing scenarios and her favorite go-to resources. Pub101 for Authors: Copyright, Licenses, Remixes, & Fair Use ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b8vx ▪️ Audio Transcript: z.umn.edu/b8te

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UCL Office for Open Science and Scholarship @uclopenscience.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Registration for all of the Festival programme is still open, so have a browse and see if any other sessions catch your eye: buff.ly/2NdvKIo

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London Open Science & Scholarship Festival 2026 – open for booking! | UCL Open@UCL Blog

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

On April 8, Pub101 for Authors explored open publishing accessibility considerations, including updated ADA requirements, tips & tricks for using accessibility checkers, & much more. Catch the recordings! Pub101 for Authors: Accessibility ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b873 ▪️ Audio Transcript: z.umn.edu/b874

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Congratulations on 25 years of MIT OpenCourseWare! 🥳 As you celebrate today, the Open Education Network community applauds your innovation, leadership, and commitment to empowering learners across the globe. Cheers! #OpenEducation #OER #OENCommunity

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Central Maine Community College & University of San Diego, this spring 🌼 we’re glad you’re part of our community, committed to the belief that nothing should stand in the way of learning. Looking forward to championing open education together. Welcome! OEN member community: open.umn.edu/oen/members

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Our new Pub101 for Authors kicked off with a great orientation that set the tone for the next 7 weeks of support, info, and inspiration for anyone who wants to write an #opentextbook. Recordings are here! 📽️ Pub101 for Authors: Let’s Get Situated ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b6r2 ▪️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/b6r1

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Listen to "The Open Education Network with Robin DeRosa and David Ernst" by voicEd Radio via #spreaker www.spreaker.com/episode/the-... @robinderosa.net #OENCommunity #OpenEducation

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

#OEWeek26 Friday vibes! Today, we're sharing an open resource biggie: the Open Textbook Library. Browse nearly 1,800 open textbooks licensed to download, edit, & distribute at no cost. Visit the OTL to see what open can do. 🤩 z.umn.edu/7274 #OER OEWeek image by Mario Badilla is licensed CC BY 4.0

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

At #OEWeek26, we’re excited to introduce our Pub101 for Authors curriculum! Build a solid publishing foundation w/ this free, openly licensed, self-paced curriculum and realize your authorship goals! Pub101 for Authors Curriculum: z.umn.edu/b4f5 #OEWeek image by Mario Badilla is licensed CC BY 4.0

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Wednesday's OEN open resource: The Open Pedagogy Portal. Browse case studies/renewable assignments, student work product, & resources to transform learning into an equitable, inclusive, & sustainable experience. Open Pedagogy Portal: z.umn.edu/b4f4 #OEWeek Image by Mario Badilla licensed CC BY 4.0

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Pub101 for Authors is a new OEN program supporting open textbook authors. With an open curriculum & weekly synchronous sessions, participants explore topics including Accessibility, Project Management, Working in Teams, Pedagogical & AI Considerations, & much more. Visit the OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b4fe

Introducing Pub101 for Authors - Open Education Network Blog

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. In that spiri...

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

It’s OEN “Two-fer Tuesday” at #OEWeek26! Our first share of the day: the OEN Community Conversations playlist. Take your open ed strategies to the next level with insightful convos from the OEN community. OEN Community Conversation Playlist: z.umn.edu/b4ar #OENCommunity #WhatAreYouSharing

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

OEN members, join us on Friday to hear how fellow members have incorporated student voices into their open ed work & projects. Engage students on your campus! OEN Community Conversation: Engaging Students w/ Open Education March 6, 11am – 12pm CT Register at the OEN Community Hub: z.umn.edu/b47o

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Welcome to #OEWeek26! 🥳 We're celebrating by sharing great open resources, including the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, designed to enrich your understanding of #OER textbook components & help you develop evaluation criteria. Have a look: z.umn.edu/b45z #OENCommunity

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Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features | OEN Manifold

This guide is intended for open textbook creators and the many individuals—librarians, instructional designers, graphic designers and others—who are involved in the creation and selection of open text...

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OEGlobal @oeglobal.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

#OEWeek26 is the town square of #openeducation. #WhatAreYouSharing Still looking for inspiration? Host a drop-in session by students for students, like Concordia University’s OER Discovery Minute for OEWeek25 #ListYourEvent 🔗 –> twp.ai/4iwOAC #OEWeek #GlobalCalendar

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

We’re excited to announce that Robin DeRosa @robinderosa.net, a longstanding educator, author and open education advocate, has been named executive director of the Open Education Network, effective February 18. Please join us in welcoming her to the OEN community! 🥳 OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b31o

OEN Welcomes New Executive Director - Open Education Network Blog

The Open Education Network (OEN) is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, Robin DeRosa, Ph.D., will join us as our new executive director, effective February 18.

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 14/02/2026

OEN members, join our upcoming OEN Community Conversation, where we'll get an update on OEN's collaboration with our UK members to support the establishment of an OER Community of Practice for the UK & Ireland. Feb 19, 11-11:55 am CT Register at the Community Hub Events Calendar: z.umn.edu/b2ro

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Are you Interested in open education and scholarly collaboration? Learn about the OEN's Scholarship Matchmaking Spreadsheet in this video recording of our recent Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate! youtu.be/Wk6wU9pEgf8?... #OENCommunity

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Introducing the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, a new open resource from the OEN. Check it out to "understand what components a quality OER textbook should have,” says author Stefanie Buck, "...so that the outcome is the best work we can publish.” OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b1w9

New: Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features - Open Education Network Blog

The Open Education Network (OEN) is pleased to share the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, a new, openly licensed resource available on OEN’s Manifold. The Guide is designed to ...

Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Our friends & collaborators at the Library Publishing Coalition have announced a special offer on LPC membership for 2026-2027. Learn about the LPC community & how your membership can jump-start & enhance your publishing initiatives. Details: z.umn.edu/b11s #OpenTextbooks #OER #OpenPublishing

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

OEN members, don’t miss our January Community Conversation for inroads to connect with fellow members who share your interest in working together toward open education goals. OEN Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate! 11am -11:50am CT, Fri, January 23 Community Hub registration: z.umn.edu/b0fy

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

👏 Kudos to these newly appointed members of the OEN Steering Committee in 2026! Welcome David Beales (Brunel University of London), Karen Bjork (Virginia Commonwealth University), & Misty Trunnell (The George Washington University)! Learn more about the Committee: open.umn.edu/oen/communit...

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

This Friday's OEN Community Conversation offers a supportive space for members to discuss what it means to advance equity through #OER in uncertain times. Join us! Cultivating Community in Times of Uncertainty 11 am -12:15 pm CT, December 12 Register: open.umn.edu/community/hu...

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Open Education Network @openednetwork.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

OEN Steering Committee seats (3) are opening in 2026. “You don’t have to be an expert or have a lot of extra time to give, but just a willingness to listen, learn, & share your insight," says Anne Marie Gruber (NIU), who soon concludes her committee term. Members, apply by 12/14! z.umn.edu/axtj

Join Our Steering Committee: OEN Ethos in Action - Open Education Network Blog

The Open Education Network’s Steering Committee is an outstanding example of our community’s ethos in action. Established in 2016, the committee advises OEN leadership by sharing diverse perspectives,...