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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Find a path to becoming a Creative Commons. Learn more at:
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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.
An extensive introduction to the history and principles of Creative Commons.
An examination of the threats to free culture posed by copyright law and other forms of intellectual property.
A historical and sociological analysis of the open access movement.
A practical guide to open education for educators.
For more information about how these books relate to this course, visit:
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