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Are they using the term open source correctly here? It's already muddled between open source, open core, and Free software ( RMS approved ). Couldn't they just

by Naac 7y ago

Are they using the term open source correctly here? It's already muddled between open source, open core, and Free software ( RMS approved ). Couldn't they just day the course materials are now available?

rrishi 7y ago
I feel that courses co-opting the term "open source" is just unnecessary. Seems like a PR gimmick.
- cyborgx7 7y ago
  The NYT never calls it "open source". That is an invention of this article.
ivan_ah 7y ago
Yeah I didn't see any mention of licensing. Is this CC BY-NC? CC0? Your guess is my guess. Context: I work in the OER space and I'm interested in the material, but can only use it if there is an explicit open license attached to it.