The ENCORE (ENriching Circular use of OeR for Education) project is reshaping the academic landscape by revolutionizing the use of Open Educational Resources (OERs). These resources are a cornerstone in our quest to democratize knowledge, offering free access to all. Yet, integrating them effectively into our educational systems has always been a challenge.
 We are proud to introduce a cutting-edge database that utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) to meticulously align OERs with the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications, and Occupations (ESCO) framework. This innovative approach ensures that the educational materials are not just informative, but also highly relevant to the skills and competencies needed in today’s workforce.
Overcoming Challenges: The path hasn’t been smooth. The diverse range of OER sources and formats presented a significant hurdle in creating a standardized system for easy integration into popular educational platforms like Moodle. Our response? A unique meta-modeling approach. This approach is geared towards standardizing and enhancing the usability of OERs, making them more accessible to educators and students alike.
 What This Means for Educators: This model will assist educators in not only finding but also integrating resources that align with their specific teaching objectives. It will streamline the incorporation of these resources into personalized learning paths and assessment activities. We’re also excited about the potential for creating new OERs through the ENCORE Enablers developed by FBK.
Stay tuned as we continue to break new ground in making education more accessible, effective, and aligned with the needs of the modern workforce.

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