edX Open Courses
edx.org
Online learning platform with auditable university courses from MIT, Harvard, and hundreds of others.
Why it is useful
Like Coursera, most edX courses can be audited free — but edX has stronger representation from MIT OpenCourseWare-adjacent content and technical programs. The MicroMasters programs offer a legitimate credential path at a fraction of degree cost.
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