10 of the best MIT courses you can take online for free

Find free courses on machine learning, business, Python, and more.
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TL;DR: You can find a wide range of free online courses from MIT on edX, meaning you can learn all about Python programming, finance, machine learning, and more without spending anything.


We're always looking for the best online courses that you can take for free, but it's hard to beat MIT.

As of March 24, a wide range of online courses from MIT are available for free on edX. You can find free courses on things like machine learning, Python programming, finance, business, and much more. We've checked out everything on offer and lined up a selection of standout options to get you started.

These are the best free online courses available from MIT:

Not all of these courses are beginner-friendly, so it's worth researching everything carefully before signing up. You also don't get a verified certificate with free courses, unless you pay a small fee. Those are the only things to keep in mind before enrolling. There's nothing else standing in your way.

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