Copyright and Creative Commons Licenses

Learning Objectives

• Describe the open content movement

• Distinguish between copyright and Creative Commons licenses

• Identify different Creative Commons licenses

• Follow usage requirements based on specific licenses

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1. Describe the open content movement

2. Distinguish between copyright, public domain, and Creative Commons licenses

3. Identify different Creative Commons licenses and usages rights

4. Test your knowledge

5. Choosing a Creative Commons License