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Chapter 4 The role of domain specific communities
After reading this chapter, you will be able to: Explain the value of domain-specific communities for advancing OER in higher education. Recognise different forms of collaboration that support the creation, sharing, reuse, and sustainable development of OER. Identify the roles that librarians and other support professionals can play in establishing and sustaining domain-specific communities. Apply practical steps for establishing, organising, and nurturing a domain-specific OER community. Analyse examples of domain-specific communities and identify factors that contribute to their success, sustainability, and long-term impact.