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What is Open Source Software?

Open Source Use in HEIs

Deployment and Support

Open Source as an Exploitation Model

Common Misunderstandings about Open Source

Future Open Source VLEs

Core infoKits

Good practice models used in the Applied infoKits:

- Change Management

- Project Management

- Risk Management

- Records Management

- Process Review

- System Selection

- Contract Negotiation

- System Implementation

Applied infoKits

Using the Core Good Practice models from the infoKits in the following contexts:

- Effective Use of VLEs

- Creating an MLE

- Implementing e-Learning

- Implementing an EDRM System

- Implementing the Ferl Practitioners' Programme

Future Open Source Learning Environments

The Higher Education Academy's 'Open Source VLEs: the next generation' event was held at York St John's College on 14th December 2005 as part of their Innovations theme. A repeat of the event was held in Cambridge on Thursday 29th June 2006.

Discussion notes from the workshop hosted jointly by JISC infoNet and OSS Watch are available as well as a resource list compiled for delegates based on issues raised in these discussions.

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