OpenLearn is the Open University's initiative to share some of its content and tools as Open Educational Resources. OpenLearn gives access to two key tools that researchers (and anybody else) can use:

• The Compendium knowledge mapping software to download and use; and,
• FM live flashmeeting for free to use video conferencing.

OpenLearn is also a good resource for looking at a range of OER materials in use by learners and educators.