How can collaborators develop an agreement for TLtC materials?
The need for an agreement should be discussed among all the collaborators at the earliest opportunity in order to reach a common understanding about future uses of any resulting works and any financial consequences of creating and marketing these works. Because TLtC projects involve multiple collaborators who may be faculty, University staff, or students, it is prudent for the collaborators to draft a written agreement spelling out their ownership interests, rights and responsibilities. The ideal time to address key ownership issues is before the actual creative process begins. Although co-authors might not feel comfortable discussing licensing and financial issues, it is always easier to deal with these issues up front, rather than later, after a dispute arises. For guidance on UC ownership policies, see UC Quick Guide on Copyright Ownership at UC and Proposed Policy on Copyright Ownership of Course Materials. For information on licensing, see Model licenses that promote the reuse of
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