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Moodle Security

You're reading from   Moodle Security Learn how to install and configure Moodle in the most secure way possible

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Product type Paperback
Published in Feb 2011
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ISBN-13 9781849512640
Length 204 pages
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Moodle Security
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
1. www.PacktPub.com
2. Preface
1. Delving into the World of Security FREE CHAPTER 2. Securing Your Server Linux 3. Securing Your Server—Windows 4. Authentication 5. Roles and Permissions 6. Protection Against Bots 7. Securing User Files 8. Securing Moodle Data 9. Monitoring User Activity 10. Backup Authentication Plugins

Standard Moodle roles


Moodle has seven predefined roles. They usually cover most of the needs that common educational institutions might have. All of them are created with particular usage patterns in mind. Even if they do not completely fit your needs they are a good starting point for customizations. Because of that, it is important to understand them before using or modifying the role. The list of roles is as follows:

  • Administrator: It is a role with all permissions enabled by default, and can access everything.

  • Course creator: It is a role primarily used for instructors who manage and create their own courses. A user with this role automatically gets the role of the Teacher in the course he creates.

  • Teacher: A user with this role can do anything within the course including assigning grades to the students, seeing submitted assignments, and creating forum topics.

  • Non-editing teacher: It can grade students but cannot alter course content and/or structure.

  • Student: A standard role...

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