Learn Now is proposing to offer online learning courses using the Moodle learning management system. Moodle allows for a constructivist approach and social collaboration between students. It has many beneficial tools and is free and open source. Several institutions have switched from Blackboard to Moodle due to cost and functionality. While Moodle has some disadvantages compared to Blackboard, investing in Learn Now could help many learners by increasing access to education and allowing them to learn flexibly.

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