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Editing and re-running a course

Editing and re-running a course


In MyStudio (powered by Open edX), you can make changes to courses after they are created and also re-run courses to offer them again in a new term without rebuilding from scratch.



Editing an Existing Course


As an instructor or admin, you can update your course at any time.


  1. Open the course from your MyStudio dashboard.
  2. Navigate to the Course Outline.
  3. Select the Section, Subsection, or Unit you want to edit.
  4. Use the editor to update:
  • Videos (replace URLs, update transcripts).
  • Readings/HTML components (revise text, add images, update links).
  • Assessments (edit problem text, change scoring, add/remove questions).
  1. Click Save.
  2. Publish your changes so learners can see the updated version.


⚠️ Note: If a course is already running, edits to live content may affect learners’ progress. Always preview changes before publishing.



Re-running a Course


Re-running allows you to reuse an existing course as a new offering (new term, new group of learners) while keeping the original intact.


  1. From the Courses page in MyStudio, find the course you want to re-run.
  2. Select Re-run Course.
  3. Enter new identifiers:
  • Course Run: A unique value for the new offering (e.g., 2024_T1).
  • (Optionally update) Course Number or Title if needed.
  1. The system creates a new course shell that is an exact copy of the original.
  2. Update course dates, content, or assessments as needed.
  3. Publish the new course for learners to enroll.



What Gets Copied in a Re-run?


When you re-run a course:

  • Course outline, videos, assessments, and settings are copied.
  • Learner data and enrollment are not copied.
  • Certificates, discussion posts, and analytics remain with the original run.



Best Practices


  • Use Re-run Course for new terms or batches instead of editing the existing live course.
  • Update start and end dates before opening enrollment.
  • Double-check grading policies and due dates so they match the new schedule.
  • Consider refreshing content (e.g., updated case studies, new readings) to keep courses current.



In Summary


  • Editing: Make changes directly in the Course Outline and republish content.
  • Re-running: Duplicate a course for a new term while keeping past runs intact.
  • Both workflows give you flexibility to update or reuse content without rebuilding everything.


Updated on: 22/08/2025

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