OCW's Impact: Free Access vs. Formal Ed?
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Mar 04, 2026
13:32
Hey everyone, I've been thinking about MIT OpenCourseWare's mission, especially with their 25th anniversary video. They've made world-class education accessible to so many. But what do you all really think about the long-term implications of having so much high-quality material available for free? Does it challenge the traditional university model, or does it simply complement it? And for those who've used OCW extensively, has it significantly altered your career path without formal degrees, or mostly deepened existing knowledge? Curious to hear your takes!