Planning to opensource an online course aggregator – in Node.js

I also want to launch a small demo website that helps people search courses. While redhoop.com, mooc-list.com and other aggregators exist, I am not sure what USP this one will have at the point - other than being open source.

Here is what the group can help me with ...

1. How can I open source and use it to gain some followers ?

2. Can I build a business out of the OSS project or atleast engage more people in the effort?

3. Send me problems/ideas to navalnovel at gmail dot com, on what a USP can be for an Opensource Online Course Aggregator.

4. Follow me on github - www.github.com/flipflopapp and be notified in a few days of my new open source project .

I am looking to make interesting friends and people who can skype with me/give me any ideas.

- Naval Saini, New Delhi India