May 1, 2024
Updated May 10, 2025
20 minute read
Creative Commons (CC) is a global non-profit organization and a set of legal tools that provide creators with a simple, standardized way to grant public permission to share and use their creative work on conditions of their choice. It is not an alternative to copyright; rather, it works alongside copyright, allowing creators to modify copyright terms to best suit their needs. At its core, Creative Commons aims to build a richer, more collaborative, and more accessible public commons of creative and intellectual works that anyone can use and build upon, legally and easily.
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Reading list
We've selected 11 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Creative Commons.
A collection of essays by one of the leading proponents of free software and open source.
A legal and historical analysis of copyright law and its impact on creativity.
An extensive introduction to the history and principles of Creative Commons.
A critical examination of the history of copyright law and its implications for the future of creativity.
An examination of the threats to free culture posed by copyright law and other forms of intellectual property.
A comprehensive history of the public domain and its importance for creativity and innovation.
A vision for a digital public library that would make all of the world's knowledge freely available.
A historical and sociological analysis of the open access movement.
A comprehensive guide to open access textbooks.
An exploration of the new creative possibilities that are emerging in the digital age.
A practical guide to open education for educators.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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