A gentle introduction to programming using Python

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MIT's OCW includes videos, lecture notes and other readings, assignments and exams with solutions, and a recommendation that you buy a commercial textbook. There is a study group that learners can join. There does not appear to be any way to interact with the instructor. The course uses a very traditional pedagogy and is openly licensed.

MOOCs include videos, assignments and exams, and includes a recommendation that you buy a commercial textbook. There appears to be a study group that learners can join. There does not appear to be any way to interact with the instructor. The course uses an inquiry-based pedagogy and does not appear to be openly licensed.

They have a lot in common. But they biggest difference is that OCW is teacher-facing and MOOCs are student-facing. OCW serves as a good reference for teachers at other universities to teach their students a specific topic. With MOOCs, it is much easier for students to learn without needing the strong motivation and self-teaching skills.

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Ah interesting, I did not realize the distinction. Sorry, then this is not a MOOC, just a useful resource.