2.2 The story of Creative Commons

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Learning outcomes

By the end of this section of the course, you will be able to:

  • understand why Creative Commons was founded
  • identify the role of copyright law in the creation of Creative Commons.

Reflection

Were you aware of Creative Commons before participating in this course? As you work through this unit, think about how you would explain what Creative Commons is to your colleagues.

Final remarks

Overview