%0 Journal Article
%J International Journal of Information and Education Technology
%D 1992
%T FLOSS Communities as Learning Networks
%A Sara Fernandes
%A Luis Soares Barbosa
%A António Cerone
%I IACSIT Press
%P 278-281
%R http://dx.doi.org/10.7763/IJIET.2013.V3.280
%V 3
%X <p>This paper discusses FLOSS communities as a prime example of learning networks, i.e. informal, interconnected sets of individuals mutually supporting shared knowledge acquisition and committed to self-defined goals. In particular, it addresses how the incorporation of a web-based, certification platform for Free / Libre Open Source Software in community culture and practice may increase the community impact both as learning network and open, high-quality software producer.</p>
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