
What Is a Headless LMS? Decoupled Course Delivery, Explained
Every vendor says “decoupled front end.” Nobody explains the auth handoff, the SCORM question, or the real build cost. The complete headless LMS guide, with receipts.
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Onur is the co-founder of Mini Course Generator. He started using AI for educational content creation in 2021, back when “ai agents” wasn't a LinkedIn headline yet; roughly two years before the ChatGPT hype. A father and a committed believer in the kaizen approach, he's more interested in small, continuous improvements that compound into something remarkable than in chasing the next big thing. Outside of work, he enjoys swimming (and chilling) in the Aegean Sea for long hours during summer, and waiting for summer to come during the rest of the year.

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