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Openedx Features

Open edX features role-based access with platform-level roles such as Super Admin, Staff User, Instructor, and Student, as well as course-level roles like Course Staff and Learner. It allows for restricting course access through private courses, enrollment control, and role-based content visibility. Advanced features include custom permissions with OAuth, enterprise integration with LDAP/SAML, and the ability to assign roles via the Instructor Dashboard or Django Admin.

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Openedx Features

Open edX features role-based access with platform-level roles such as Super Admin, Staff User, Instructor, and Student, as well as course-level roles like Course Staff and Learner. It allows for restricting course access through private courses, enrollment control, and role-based content visibility. Advanced features include custom permissions with OAuth, enterprise integration with LDAP/SAML, and the ability to assign roles via the Instructor Dashboard or Django Admin.

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1.

Role-Based Access in Open edX


Open edX defines different user roles with varying levels of access:
A. Platform-Level Roles (Across the System)
1. Super Admin – Full system access (via Django Admin).
2. Staff User – Can manage all courses and users.
3. Instructor – Can manage and grade courses.
4. Student – Default user role for learners.
B. Course-Level Roles (Per Course)
1. Course Staff – Full control over the course content and settings.
2. Instructor – Can create, update, and manage content.
3. Beta Tester – Can preview the course before it's published.
4. Learner (Student) – Can only enroll and participate in the course.

2. Restricting Course Access Based on Roles


Open edX allows role-based course access through various settings:
A. Private Courses (Restrict Course Enrollment)
 You can restrict course access to specific users or groups.
 In Studio, under "Advanced Settings", enable:
"course_visibility": "private"
o This ensures only invited users can access the course.

B. Enrollment Control
 Instructor-Only Enrollment:
o Disable open enrollment and manually enroll users via the LMS admin
panel.
 Whitelist Specific Users:
o Use the "Allow List" feature to restrict access to specific learners.

C. Role-Based Content Access


You can show different course content based on cohorts or groups:
 Cohorts: Divide students into groups and show different course versions.
 Content Groups: Restrict content visibility based on user roles.
3. Advanced Role-Based Access Features
A. Custom Permissions with OAuth & JWT
 Open edX supports OAuth-based authentication.
 External systems can assign custom roles for access control.
B. Enterprise Features (LDAP & SAML)
 Enterprise Mode allows role-based access using SSO (LDAP/SAML).
 Organizations can assign roles via Active Directory or Identity Providers.
C. Micro-Frontends (MFEs) & Custom Permissions
 You can modify Open edX MFEs (React-based UI) to show/hide features
based on roles.

4. How to Assign Roles in Open edX


A. Assign Roles via Instructor Dashboard
1. Log in to LMS.
2. Go to Instructor Dashboard → Membership.
3. Assign staff, instructor, or beta tester roles.
B. Assign Roles via Django Admin
1. Log in to Django Admin (/admin).
2. Navigate to Auth → Users.
3. Assign staff or superuser permissions.

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