Open Source Learning Management Systems in Distance Learning

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2010

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Turkish online Journal Educational Tech-tojet

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This paper presents the major findings from evaluation the most widely used open source learning management systems and identify the most suitable open source e-learning platform. In this study, some analyses and comparisons were made about open source learning management systems the outcome of which was that Moodle was found to be outstanding with many features more than other LMS since it aims to improve the educational quality and include the tools that an e-learning system should have.

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Ekin, Cansu Cigdem/0000-0003-4838-9708; Turkmen, Guzin/0000-0003-0884-4876

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Moodle, open source LMS, learning management system, distance learning, open source software

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Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology

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9

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2

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175

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184

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