> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://doutorsocrates.gitbook.io/open-education-resources-webinar/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://doutorsocrates.gitbook.io/open-education-resources-webinar/day-1/session-1-introduction-to-oers-and-case-studies/tools-and-platforms/learning-management-systems-lms.md).

# Learning Management Systems (LMS)

**What is an LMS?**

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* A Learning Management System (LMS) is designed to manage educational resources and users such as students and instructors.
* LMS systems have been around for the last two decades and vary in features and licenses.
* LMS systems are used for schools, training centres, colleges, universities, corporates, and hospitals.

**Some open-source LMS systems**

* [Moodle](https://moodle.net/), [Opigno](https://www.opigno.org/), [Open edX](https://openedx.org/), [Sakai](https://www.sakailms.org/), [Chamilo](https://chamilo.org/en/), and [Forma LMS](https://formalms.org/) are some LMS systems.
* Each LMS system has its own features, advantages, and disadvantages.

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