Creating High-Quality Products in Open Content Virtual Communities

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Focusing on the factors that contribute to high-quality products in open content communities, this study employs a group perspective to explore the dynamics behind successful projects like Linux and Wikipedia. By developing a theoretical model based on group research and analyzing Wikipedia's activity logs, it seeks to uncover insights into the unique characteristics of open content practices compared to other types. The book is intended for professionals in information-based fields and researchers in Business Administration and Social Psychology.