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JULY 30, 2010

An API (Application Program Interface) enables an interface from a piece of software to communicate with another piece of software (in its simplest form) or multiple pieces of software (called a mashup). Typically APIs are free. Search for restaurants in Google and Google Maps shows up with the various restaurants on the map.

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Mashups Social Networks Authoring Tools LCMS 65

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

I want to make something very clear – Moodle and other open source LMSs, Learning Portals, CMSs, etc. Moodle: Modular Object-Oriented Dynamic Learning Environment. Much has been written about the pros and cons of Moodle. APIs and mashups – which is really can expand Moodle to the next level of learning.

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Moodle LCMS Open Source Server 69

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NOVEMBER 15, 2010

People have asked me about Moodle and the benefits or cons regarding the product. Several months ago, I wrote an article on Moodle and as such, decided to re-post it. I want to make something very clear – Moodle and other open source LMSs, Learning Portals, CMSs, etc. Evil Realities of Moodle – Tech Demons.

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Moodle Open Source LCMS Server 64

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JULY 27, 2011

Revenues across the board are up, profit margins are healthy and competition is on-going (always a good thing). Illogical – I often see systems that add features that seem as though they tossed a bunch of ideas on a wall and whatever stuck up there, went into their platform. Moodle Syndrome. The LMS market is strong.

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Association Learning Management System Market LMS Association LMS 78

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DECEMBER 27, 2010

I include Learning Portals, LCMSs, as part of the mix. Open Source Systems – That have to be 100% free to be considered. Nothing wrong with Moodle mind you and a lot of people love it, but if you want to look at someone else, here is that someone else. Oh, yeah 100% free. These standout to me. Categories.

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LMS Productivity Product Plateau 66

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FEBRUARY 11, 2011

Some are moving to “unlimited users&# and free “tech/customer support&# , which the latter being a really nice and new concept for the industry. Continued growth for open source solutions; Moodle is still the king; especially in education, although it is slowly starting to appear in the business and government side. #2

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vendor Flash to HTML5 Conversion Mashups iPad 69