International Journal of Open Educational Resources
2019 ; Hilton
2016 ,
2019 ). However , the efficacy of OER based on allowing students access to materials likely varies by context such as course , institution , and student characteristics (
Grimaldi et al ., 2019 ). In this study , we examined the potential context of course difficulty and found an interaction with OER use on course grades . Grades declined less with course difficulty when OER were used compared to when OER were not used . These findings are useful for instructors and institutions who may be considering OER adoption or methods of improving student grades in difficult courses .
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