MERLOT vs OER Commons
| MERLOT | OER Commons | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open-license filter | Yes | |
| Remix and adaptation | Yes | |
| Authoring tools | Yes | |
| Publishing workflow | Yes | |
| Download formats | Common Cartridge, PDF, Zip, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, RTF, TXT, CSV, SAV, SCORM, website, audio, video, image | |
| API access | Yes | |
| Content review | Yes | |
| Resource formats | digital and print materials; PDF; DOCX; ODF; Google Docs; video; images; textbooks; courses; lessons; assessments; software | |
| Grade levels | Birth to PreK; Kindergarten; Grades 1-12; community college; college; graduate/professional; career/technical; adult education | |
| Subject coverage | Applied Science; Arts and Humanities; Business and Communication; Career and Technical Education; Education; English Language Arts; History; Law; Life Science; Mathematics; Physical Science; Social Science | |
| Editable files | Yes | |
| School licensing | Yes | |
| Access model | mixed |
Listed together in Best Open Educational Resource Platforms