20+ of the best MIT courses you can take online for free
TL;DR: A wide range of online courses from MIT are available to take for free on edX.
There's a massive bank of free online courses from some of the biggest educational institutions in the world sitting on edX. It feels like a secret, but edX is not hiding it. You can find everything listed out, ready for enrollment.
You can find free lessons on useful topics like AI, Python programming, investing, and so much more from famous schools like MIT. There's a lot on offer, so we've got you started with a standout selection of free online courses from MIT. These are the best free online courses from MIT this month:
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds
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$179.00
(List Price $249.00)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
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$198.00
(List Price $399.99)
Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White)
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$59.98
(List Price $119.98)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release)
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$399.00
(List Price $449.00)
Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release)
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$49.99
(List Price $114.98)
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model)
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$37.99
(List Price $69.99)
Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band)
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$349.99
(List Price $399.00)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell
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$65.99
(List Price $259.98)
Data Analysis: Statistical Modeling and Computation in Applications
Introduction to Computer Science and Programming Using Python
Machine Learning with Python: From Linear Models to Deep Learning
These free courses do not come with a shareable certificate of completion or graded assignments/exams, but that's the only catch. You can start learning at a pace that suits you.
Find the best free online courses from MIT on edX.
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