If you are writing a new textbook (or other open educational resource, or OER) or adapting an existing one, it is important that ensure that the content fulfills the open copyright license requirements. See the Creative Commons website<\/a> for details about specific licenses.<\/p>\n As the author of new text, the photographer of a new picture, or creator of some other newly produced resource for an open textbook, you are also the copyright holder. This means that copyright will be assigned to you, but you have agreed to release your portion of work within an open textbook or OER with an open copyright license, typically a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n However, open educational resources often include materials from external sources. And it is the licensing conditions of these items that must be carefully examined before including them in your open textbook or OER. See below for guidelines navigating the Internet for open materials.<\/p>\nIs Your Material Really Open<\/h2>\n
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