This document discusses making open educational resources (OER) the default in higher education in order to lower costs and improve education. It notes that while affordability is important, it is not enough, and that openness provides freedom and flexibility through its permissions. The document outlines challenges in ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion with OER and preventing new problems from emerging with technology and data usage. It argues that open should be made the default in order to fulfill institutions' missions and put students first.