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Open Educational Resources (OER): Creative Commons Licensing

This LibGuide provides resources on free and open educational resources in a variety of formats.

Creative Commons

Open education resources depend on a type of licensing that allows the copyright owner to freely distribute their materials under certain terms. 

The CC license puts certain restrictions on materials, and there are different permissions associated with each license. 

Always check the Creative Commons license before using the OER materials.  While most allow re-use with attribution for non-commercial purposes. Some licensing does not allow for re-mixing or adaptation.

Types of Creative Commons Licenses