# Moodle, Open LMS vs Canvas LMS Comparison

| | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 448 | 90 | 1,840 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (48.5% of reviews) | Mid-Market (53.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (44.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Moodle

Pros:
- Ease of Use (24 reviews)
- Features (15 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (11 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (11 reviews)

### Open LMS

Pros:
- Helpful (7 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Feature Issues (5 reviews)
- Navigation Issues (3 reviews)

### Canvas LMS

Pros:
- Ease of Use (120 reviews)
- User-Friendly (68 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (52 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (31 reviews)

---
## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (379 reviews) | 8.0 (62 reviews) | 8.7 (998 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (384 reviews) | 7.4 (60 reviews) | 8.5 (1281 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.5 (164 reviews) | 7.8 (36 reviews) | 8.0 (590 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.8 (161 reviews) | 7.6 (38 reviews) | 8.3 (333 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (302 reviews) | 7.6 (59 reviews) | 8.5 (855 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (129 reviews) | 8.0 (39 reviews) | 8.6 (285 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.0 (372 reviews) | 5.7 (62 reviews) | 8.8 (961 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Moodle

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starter

Price: Starting at $200.00 50 Users Per Year

Description: Save time and resources with a MoodleCloud hosted solution. Whether you choose a fast and affordable standard plan or a premium cloud service, our hosting solutions are scalable, reliable, resilient and provide enhanced security and data protection. Plus, you get access to all Moodle’s key features that you need to drive great learning experiences.

Key Features:
- Moodle provides a range of scalable, reliable, and robust hosting solutions for Moodle LMS and Moodle Workplace ranging from standard, low cost plans to fully hosted, premium SaaS cloud-based services.

[Learn more about Moodle](https://www.g2.com/products/moodle/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Open LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Canvas LMS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.5/10 | 80 |

#### Assessment delivery

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Question variety** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 
| **Real-time assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (59 reviews) | 
| **Pre-made content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (44 reviews) | 

#### Grading and reporting

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automated grading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (63 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Analytics dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (65 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (62 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobile compatibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (60 reviews) | 

### Training Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.6/10 | 54 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Training** | 7.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 

### Digital Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | 8.6/10 | 134 |

#### Learning Content

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pre-made Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (75 reviews) | 
| **Aligned to Standards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (91 reviews) | 
| **Multimedia Content** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (102 reviews) | 
| **Gamification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (74 reviews) | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalized Learning Paths** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (87 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (86 reviews) | 
| **Assessments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (101 reviews) | 

#### Reporting and Analytics

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (100 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (94 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Learning Platforms

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

### Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Process Automation

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Authoring** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Online Learning** | 8.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certificate Generation** | 5.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking & Reporting** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaborative Environment** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Boards Reporting** | 5.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Learning Content - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Standard Courses** | 6.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authoring** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internal Policies** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Programs** | 8.7 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **External Courses** | 6.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Ethics - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Offensive Behavior** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Business Ethics** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code of Conduct** | 5.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Compliance - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Corporate Compliance** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Department Specific Content** | 6.0 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Safety** | 6.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Specific Content** | 7.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Certifications - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Renewals** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Job Related** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting - Ethics and Compliance Learning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | 7.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Non Compliance** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Corporate Learning Management Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.4/10 | 59 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Course Authoring

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Course Builder** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | 
| **Role-Based Templates** | 7.7 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessments & Quizzes** | 9.0 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Instructor-Led Training** | 8.7 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Course Delivery

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Learning Paths** | 8.2 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication & Notifications** | 8.6 (37 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.4 (6 reviews) | 
| **Assignment Scheduling** | 9.0 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Course Management

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Gamification** | 7.1 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Varied User Types** | 8.1 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Certifications** | 8.6 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Compliance ** | 8.7 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### LMS Marketplace

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **E-Commerce** | 6.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Course Marketplace** | 7.9 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Subscriptions** | 6.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interface

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **White Labeling** | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multilingual** | 8.3 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Training & eLearning

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Assessments and Practice** | 8.9 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Content Delivery and Tracking** | 8.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Creation** | 7.9 (33 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Customer Training** | 7.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Manager Portals** | 7.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Storage and Management** | 8.2 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Content Libraries** | 7.6 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 5.9 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 5.9 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 5.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems 

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Assessment

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | 8.3/10 | 21 |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Content - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Candidate Screening** | 6.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Library** | 7.3 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment** | 8.3 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Emotional Intelligence** | 5.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logical Reasoning** | 6.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Five** | 5.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Psychometric** | 5.7 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Uptime** | 7.6 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | 6.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobility** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Messaging** | 8.0 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment** | 5.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Interview** | 7.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Simulation** | 6.5 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Basics - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics** | 6.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Interoperability** | 6.7 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 6.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Capabilities - Talent Assessment

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Predictive Insights** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Assessment Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Bias Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Training eLearning

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Pre-Employment Screening

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Moodle** | N/A | N/A |
| **Open LMS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Canvas LMS** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/learning-management-system-lms)

**Unique to Moodle (5):** [Ethics And Compliance LMS](https://www.g2.com/categories/ethics-and-compliance-learning), [Training Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/training-management-systems), [Talent Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/talent-assessment-software), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Healthcare Learning Management Systems (LMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/healthcare-learning-management-systems-lms)


**Unique to Canvas LMS (3):** [Assessment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/assessment), [Corporate Learning Management Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/corporate-learning-management-systems), [Digital Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-learning-platforms)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Moodle | Open LMS | Canvas LMS | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 26.9% | 13.3% | 12.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 48.5% | 53.0% | 44.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 24.6% | 33.7% | 42.6% | 

### By Industry

#### Moodle

- **Higher Education:** 36.0%
- **Education Management:** 22.1%
- **E-Learning:** 9.4%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.8%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.9%
- **Internet:** 1.6%
- **Computer Software:** 1.4%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 13.6%

#### Open LMS

- **Higher Education:** 48.1%
- **Education Management:** 22.2%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 6.2%
- **Writing and Editing:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.7%
- **E-Learning:** 3.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 2.5%
- **Consulting:** 1.2%
- **Research:** 1.2%
- **Religious Institutions:** 1.2%
- **Other:** 6.2%

#### Canvas LMS

- **Higher Education:** 45.4%
- **Education Management:** 25.9%
- **E-Learning:** 11.7%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 7.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 1.0%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.7%
- **Computer Software:** 0.7%
- **Research:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 5.9%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Moodle

- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)
- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (741 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Open LMS

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### Alternatives to Canvas LMS

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- [Docebo](https://www.g2.com/products/docebo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (741 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [CYPHER Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/cypher-learning-cypher-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (319 reviews)
- [Absorb LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/absorb-software-absorb-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (923 reviews)
- [Nearpod](https://www.g2.com/products/nearpod/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (121 reviews)
- [Tovuti LMS](https://www.g2.com/products/tovuti-lms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (296 reviews)
- [Google Classroom](https://www.g2.com/products/google-classroom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1561 reviews)
- [TalentLMS](https://www.g2.com/products/talentlms/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (797 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Moodle

- Title: [Is Moodle really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-moodle-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes moodle completely free but you have to take care of the hosting and server managment "
- Title: [What is Moodle software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-moodle-software-used-for) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello
 Moodle is an open-source learning management system that helps you improve your teaching and learner outcomes. Its used by over 300 million people in..."
- Title: [What is Moodle and its features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-moodle-and-its-features) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [What is the best way to encourage teachers to implement Moodle ?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-way-to-encourage-teachers-to-implement-moodle) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Nilesh.
Thank you for your question.

The best way is to explain to them that in one single site they can combine all the other apps they are..."
- Title: [What have been the most beneficial plugins for you as moodlers?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/50476-what-have-been-the-most-beneficial-plugins-for-you-as-moodlers) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Dwight,

Thank you for your question.

In this link you can find the most popular plugins: https://moodle.org/plugins/stats.php 

You can also..."

### Open LMS

- Title: [What can an LMS do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-can-an-lms-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Allows your educational strategy to handle e-learning courses (online), and blended courses, as well as complement face-to-face classes with ed-tech..."

### Canvas LMS

- Title: [How do I go into student view?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32980-how-do-i-go-into-student-view) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On the right hand side under "Course Status" there is an icon that looks like glasses that says "Student View""
- Title: [How many days of training did you get/give your staff before using Canvas?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32651-how-many-days-of-training-did-you-get-give-your-staff-before-using-canvas) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "We offered a two hour training face to face for all of our instructors. Many of our instructors are not local, so we also created a training course and..."
- Title: [How can I hide all grades?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-hide-all-grades) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There is! You “mute assignment” which can be done by clicking the down arrow on the assignments from the grades screen. When you have inputted all the grades..."
- Title: [Future canvas updates](https://www.g2.com/discussions/14744-future-canvas-updates) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Start here: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-16601-upcoming-canvas-changes

The product roadmap info is more closely held. If you reach out to..."
- Title: [I'm a new instructor on Canvas LMS and can't seem to figure out how to set up quizzes. Can anyone walk me through the process?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-a-new-instructor-on-canvas-lms-and-can-t-seem-to-figure-out-how-to-set-up-quizzes-can-anyone-walk-me-through-the-process) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In Canvas you typically add the Quiz to a Module to organize for your students.  Go to Modules in your left course navigation.  If you do not already have a..."

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