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OpenOlat Documentation

OpenOlat is a web-based open source learning management system (LMS) for teaching, learning, assessment and collaboration, developed by frentix GmbH. This site is the official OpenOlat documentation. The current release is OpenOlat 20.3; the manuals below document this version.

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Documentation sections

  • User manual – working with courses, tests, groups and learning resources, for authors, coaches and learners
  • Admin manual – configuration, modules, roles and rights, and operation of an OpenOlat instance
  • Release notes – new features and changes per OpenOlat version
  • How to – step-by-step guides for common tasks
  • Developer cookbook – REST API, theming, documentation guidelines and development
  • Reference glossary – definitions of OpenOlat terms

Current version

Older versions

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eLearning-Journal OpenOlat test result: very good

eLearning Journal

With the rating "Very good", the renowned eLearning Journal has once again extensively tested the open source learning platform OpenOlat. The new features of Release 20 were examined and evaluated in detail. The large range of functions of the learning platform was especially emphasized.