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Updated for 2026 to reflect current institutional LMS requirements. TL;DR If you're responsible for selecting or upgrading your institution's learning management system (LMS), whether you work in a university, government department, or enterprise, this gu

In our recent guide on choosing the best open-source LMS for universities, governments, and enterprises, we explored why open technologies provide public institutions with greater control, transparency, and long-term value compared to proprietary platform

Open edX is one of the world's most powerful open-source learning management systems (LMSs). And honestly, there's no greater show of trust than the institutions that rely on it. We're talking Harvard, MIT, Western Governors University (WGU), Arizona Stat

At OpenCraft, we are often approached by clients who want to push the boundaries of what the Open edX platform can do. In this case, the request was clear: design and develop a suite of 10 custom XBlocks that would enhance interactivity, support innovativ

Recognition is powerful in online learning. It motivates learners, supports educators, and signals skills to employers. With its global scale and flexibility, the Open edX Platform has the potential to recognize learning in so many ways. But currently, ce

This year, the Open edX Conference will be held from July 2 - 5, 2024 in Stellenbosch, South Africa. I'm so excited for the community to visit my beautiful country! And what's more, we have some awesome talks lined up by our very own OpenCrafters. Getting

The arrival of new AI technology has sent the world of online education abuzz. The new technologies have brought new excitement to e-learning, but it's difficult to tell what's hype and what's not. What will the impact of AI be in the online learning spac

Open edX presents Content Tagging! "Tagging" has been a long-requested feature for managing content in Studio, and now OpenCraft is finally designing and building it for Axim Collaborative! While there are big plans, the first release will be a user-frien

After an unforgettable Open edX 2022 conference and co-working retreat last year in Lisbon, Portugal, we were eager to see what our 2023 trip had in store! As our team is 100% remote, these two weeks of the year are a great way to connect, catch-up, and m

This year, the Open edX Conference will be held from March 28 - 31 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The conference schedule is jam-packed with awesome tutorials, talks, and workshops. You will hear from three of our coding wizards. Check out their talks below