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Marc has recently done a great essay called Philanthropy on the Commons. Quoting part of the article: The funny thing is, Michael Edwards seems to think that the commons and business are at odds. “The problem is that these approaches are absent from the philanthrocapitalist menu”, he says. The facts say otherwise. Who are the … Read more
In commenting on my recent post about Flat World Knowledge, Stephen asks: I can’t help wondering whether there’s any link between Wiley’s participation in this commercial venture and his advocacy regarding the commercial production and use of open educational resources. The answer is yes, there is a link. Specifically, I don’t have a problem with … Read more
The University of Cape Town has, fittingly, become the first university to sign the Cape Town Open Education Declaration. Here’s to hoping that more universities will follow suit! More info on the Cape Town Open Education Declaration is available.