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Moodle A course management system (CMS), a free, Open Source software package designed using sound pedagogical principles, to help educators create effective online learning communities.

The Sakai Project A community source software development effort to design, build and deploy a new Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE) for higher education.

SOFIA (Sharing of free intellectual assets) Encourages the free exchange of community college-level materials on the World Wide Web. It is our hope that Sofia will lead to the exploration of ways of supporting instruction and student learning using web-based resources.

Tufts University Tufts OpenCourseWare (OCW) seeks to capitalize on the potential of the internet to eliminate borders and geographic distance as obstacles to the instantaneous exchange of knowledge and new ideas. Unlike distance learning programs that charge tuition, provide formal instruction and limit participation, OpenCourseWare offers all course materials free to everyone with online access. Educators from around the world may upgrade their classes; students may enhance their coursework or pursue self study; the general public may glimpse the depth and breadth of what leading universities are offering and benefit from reading lists and lectures.

Utah State University USU OCW is a free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners throughout Utah and around the world. OCW supports USU's mission to serve the public through learning, discovery, and engagement.