The publishing industry has changed a great deal during the past 10 years. Specifically in the world of academia, we have seen the rise of open access journals. Open access journals are praised by many because they are open and accessible to anyone with an Internet connection. But not all open access journals are the same. With new one’s opening every year and others closing, academics have to consider a number of things when deciding to publish in an open access journal. In this presentation, we will highlight the results of our inquiry into academics perceptions of open access journals.