NROC is well known as one of the best repositories of OERs. They have received funding from the Hewlett Foundation and are featured in collections like Curriki and OER Commons.
If you look at the terms of use, it says this:
“The content on this website is provided by the Monterey Institute for Technology and Education for personal enrichment only. It is not intended for use by educational organizations or commercial vendors. Anyone wishing to purchase a license for this content should contact us at info@montereyinstitute.org.”
There is also a blurb on licensing the NROC content, which reads:
“NROC Licenses are content use arrangements for commercial vendors, textbook publishers, and charitable organizations. Business terms range from competitive license fees for commercial organizations to free use (Open Educational Resource) for select organizations providing access to underserved students. Academic institutions interesting in using the NROC Library should go to NROC Network.
Commercial vendor licenses are fees per user with volume discount pricing and an annual minimum. Use licenses for textbook publishers are fees for use of NROC media files for new product development and support for book sales. NROC Licenses for charitable organizations or non-profits providing access to underserved populations are offered at no cost.”
So, this doesn’t seem like open content to me. Am I missing something?