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In the present era of the learning and education ecosystem, open and digital platforms play a vital role in improving skills efficiently. This research paper describes the impact of open and digital learning on skill improvements, highlighting accessibility issues and solutions. Literature-based research is conducted to describe how open and digital learning support skill improvement and life-long learning to reduce the skill gaps between learners with different background profiles. The results of the study show that sharing open education resources on digital platforms provides flexible access, improved quality, and personalized experience to individual learners resulting in reduced costs. However, it is still difficult compared to academic learners to access open resources from academic repositories especially those developed by industry professionals. Challenges in using open resources are also discussed along with policy implications for government organizations.