http://swrc.ontoware.org/ontology#Misc OER-based course development framework in ODL environment en Course development OER Framework Quality assurance Virtual workshops Sheng-Hung Chung Ean-Teng Khor Learning models Technology This paper describes the framework for the development of OER-based learning materials for foundation level courses in computer programming namely TCC121/05 Programming Fundamentals with Java and TCC241/05 Database Programming in School of Science and Technology, Wawasan Open University. The development framework consist of three main development phases mainly: creation phase, evaluation phase and production phase. The contribution of this paper is the insight it provides into the OER course development in open access environment by utilizing OER in the construction of a course. The engagement of the different stakeholders in this course development even as it progresses literally in real time adds value to the development process. This approach serves as a global call for greater effort in utilization of OER in parallel to the production of the resources. Virtual workshops were conducted via WizIQ and Skype in collective feedback sessions are presented in this study. Electronic Wawasan Open University