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Course Creators Guide to Copyright and Intellectual Property

BrainCert

This involves comprehending the distinction between fair use and copyright infringement, as well as being mindful of licenses such as Creative Commons, which may permit limited uses of copyrighted materials. Digital materials should be secured with digital rights management software when necessary.

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Verizon Snafu Underscores Importance of Security in Training

Mindflash

But apparently a few too many companies are forgetting an important training step: Securing it. Anyway, Verizon is the latest company to learn, the hard way, the importance of training-material security. Image used under Creative Commons by Flickr user Robert Scoble. Remember the lost iPhone fiasco?)

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The Rise of OER and Digital Textbooks in Higher Education

Kitaboo

However, considering the power of DRM, it is best to check specific licenses like the Creative Commons licenses for re-use permissions. Here are some ways in which OER resources can be used: If you plan to create your digital content, you can develop resources using OER content that comes under Creative Commons licenses.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Licensing Teaching Materials

Kitaboo

These often fall under the Creative Commons License. Creative Commons : This common license type is further subdivided into different categories: CC BY (Attribution): The teaching materials are free to use, even for commercial purposes, with proper attribution.

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Fill the Curriculum Gaps in Your K-12 Online Course Content

CourseArc

CourseArc can also enhance your LMS and integrate with your LMS gradebook, securely passing scores on assessments and graded assignments through LTI integration. FEATURED IMAGE: “ Missing Piece ” by OnePoint Services, via Flickr Creative Commons License. EXAMPLES OF COURSEARC EDUCATIONAL CONTENT.

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Instructional Content Licensing: A Framework for Sharing and Reusing Educational Materials

Kitaboo

Choose an apt open license – with Creative Commons being a popular pick for educational content – and integrate it digitally. Discover How An Ebook Conversion, Publishing & Distribution Platform Can Help You Kitaboo is a cloud-based content platform to create-publish & securely distribute interactive mobile-ready ebooks.

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Understanding the Importance of Educational Content Licensing for Schools and Institutions

Kitaboo

Creative Commons License: This type of license allows content creators to specify the terms of use for their materials. Discover How An Ebook Conversion, Publishing & Distribution Platform Can Help You Kitaboo is a cloud-based content platform to create-publish & securely distribute interactive mobile-ready ebooks.

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