Open Learning Network

Is it just me or does anyone else think OER is getting more mainstream coverage in the regular press? Is this a sign of crossing that chasm from innovation into mainstream?

New York Times
In the supplement Education Life, a special feature on open educational resources focuses on the OU’s developments in this area.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/education/edlife/18open-t.html

University World News
A full report on the JISC conference reports that the Vice-Chancellor’s keynote speech outlined the challenges facing the sector and discussed the expansion of distance learning.
http://www.universityworldnews.com/article.php?story=20100416163744924

New York Times
In a special report on universities using social media, the OU is referenced as one of the first British universities to sign up to iTunes U.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/31/education/31iht-riedsoc.html?scp=2&sq=open%20university&st=cse

YouTube
Not sure if this counts, but is also interesting - Bill Gates' talk at MIT 21 April:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvxfkBVLqQ