Education Open Source tools

Definition of Open Source
If a program is open-source, its source code is freely available to its users. Its users – and anyone else – have the ability to take this source code, modify it, and distribute their own versions of the program. The users also have the ability to distribute as many copies of the original program as they want. Anyone can use the program for any purpose; there are no licensing fees or other restrictions on the software.
Open Source vs. Free Software
Open source applications are generally freely available – although there’s nothing stopping the developer from charging for copies of the software if they allow redistribution of the application and its source code afterwards.
Many features distinguish open source software from closed or proprietary software. The Open Source Initiative (OSI) has set a standard—the “open source definition”—by which software qualifies for an open source license.1 The software must meet the following criteria:
Unrestricted distribution. Users can distribute or sell the software without paying royalties.
Source code distribution. The source code of the entire open source product must be easily modifiable. In the absence of the source code, the product must cite a low-cost resource where users can obtain it.
Modifications. The license allows modifications, and its terms remain unchanged for distribution of improved versions.
Author’s source code integrity. If the license allows patch file distribution along with the original source code, a user cannot modify the code and distribute it2 except by giving the new version a new name.
No personal discrimination. No person or group shall be discriminated against during open source product distribution.
No restriction on application. Open source software can be used in any field and for any purpose.
License distribution. The privileges attached to the original program extend to all who receive the program, so recipients do not need to apply for a separate license.
License must not be product-specific. The rights associated with a license extend to products extracted from a larger software aggregate.
No restriction on other software. No restrictions are allowed on distribution of open source products bundled with products developed on other software platforms.
Technology neutrality. Licenses should not be issued on the basis of the specific technology involved.
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Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) | Moodle |
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Lecture Capture/Podcasting | OpenCast Matterhorn |
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CamStudio |
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Audacity |
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Online Lectures/Webinars/Remote Participation | OpenMeetings |
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Video Streaming | MediaGoblin |
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Interactive Content Creation | Xerte |
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Ebook Authoring | Apache OpenOffice |
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Sigil |
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TeXand variants |
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E-book management | Calibre |
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Collaborative Authoring | Etherpad |
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Assessment
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High-stakes assessment |
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E-Portfolio |
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Classroom tools
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Interactive Whiteboard Software |
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Classroom Management |
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Library Systems
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Integrated Library System (ILS) |
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Reading Lists |
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Digital Collection Management |
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Subject-specific tools
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Music |
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Film/Media Production |
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Theatre/Drama |
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Art/Photography |
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Design and Technology |
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Computing |
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Psychology |
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Geography Related Subjects |
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Engineering |
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Mathematics & Statistics |
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Compiled By
S.Kannan
Principal Consultant
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