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Massive open online courses (MOOC) are a way to make knowledge and information available to anyone. Like the name implies, they are online courses, which are open to anyone. There are many free options available, but paid courses also exist. The courses do not count for credit. As they are open to anyone, attending university is not a requirement. However,  they provide a great way for people to not only access course information and materials (such as documents, videos, and exercises) but also to participate and interact with the facilitators and other participants. Due to the nature of the course, it is up to the students to decide how much they actually learn. These courses are offered by many universities and organizations and the topics covered range across all disciplines.