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Open Source vs. Commercial Platforms: Making the Right Choice

BrainCert

One of the first decisions you'll encounter on this journey is whether to opt for an open-source learning platform or invest in a commercial one. In this blog post, we'll explore the key differences between open-source and commercial learning platforms to help you make an informed decision.

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Why EasyGenerator isn’t open source

Challenge to Learn

One of them: open source. The question was: should EasyGenerator become open source or should it stay proprietary. In the end we decided not to go for the open source model en in this blog I will try to explain why. As a user you are free to use the software without paying license fees (see GPL license ).

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The Real Cost of a Free (Open Source) LMS!

Upside Learning

Add to it the fact that its open source which makes it free to use, has made it very popular. But is Moodle or any other open source LMS (there are a few good ones like the ones mentioned here ) really free? So what is a real cost of a free (open source) LMS? That’s the only thing that’s free. Nothing else!

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Making the Call – Open Source or Licensed Learning Management System

B Online Learning

For the past 20 years, the prevalence and accessibility of systems that distribute, manage and administer training and education via a computer based medium has increased exponentially. eLearning Strategy Learning Management System elearning eLearning strategy hr learning management system lms online learning technology'

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Why an Open Source LMS Isn’t Always the Best Option

Association eLearning

You’re shopping for an LMS and behold FREE OPEN SOURCE LMS pops up. Free and open source. Well hold the phone because if it sounds too good to be true, it’s because open source isn’t all it claims to be. What does open source mean? What does open source mean? you say excitedly.

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Inclusive Learning, Free Images & More: ID Links 1/3/23

Experiencing eLearning

These are under an MIT open source license. Alan Levine explains the challenges with searching for Creative Commons licensed images via Google Image search. You have to really dig to be certain the images are licensed correctly. You can adjust the size, color, and stroke thickness before downloading. Font pairing.

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Open Source Captivate Customizations

Adobe Captivate

Here are my questions: If I publish all these customizations on Github with an open source license, would you as community members be interested in contributing to the project? Updates to content will be automatic, because I am hosting mobile friendly web pages on Google Cloud Platform. Can you help me maintain the github repo?