The useful idea
- The useful idea
Open data are data that are openly accessible, exploitable, editable and shareable by anyone for any purpose.
- How it works
Open data are generally licensed under an open license.
- Why it matters
The goals of the open data movement are similar to those of other "open(-source)" movements such as open-source software, open-source hardware, open content, open specifications, open education, open
Why this matters
Use Open data as a lens when judging what a digital tool can — and cannot — do.
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Use Open data as a lens when judging what a digital tool can — and cannot — do.
Test your recall
Which idea belongs to the explanation of Open data?
- Why it matters
- How it works
- The useful idea — correct
Open data are data that are openly accessible, exploitable, editable and shareable by anyone for any purpose.