Open edX is an open source online learning platform originally conceived by edX, a nonprofit online learning destination founded by Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University. The Open edX powered by Bitnami provides a basic version of the Open edX platform that can be used to deliver courses online. Freely available and able to support thousands of courses and hundreds of thousands of learners, Open edX provides a range of authoring tools to help educators create effective course materials and build vibrant online learning communities. Open edX-powered courses are also available at edX.org.