This document discusses copyright, open educational resources (OER), and Creative Commons licensing. It defines copyright as a form of intellectual property law that protects original creative works. OER are defined as educational resources that can be freely used and reused without restrictions. The document outlines several reasons for using OER, including zero cost, less time consumption, and supporting innovative teaching materials. It also discusses different types of Creative Commons licenses that can be applied to OER to indicate how others can use and share the content.