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The Fiction of Relationship
What is the nature of our relationship to others and the world? How can literature help us see these relationships more clearly? This course seeks to explore such questions through adventurous rea...

Michal Clements
7 years, 5 months ago
Prof. Weinstein teaches his master class which is a real treat. It was a
genuine pleasure to read a range of great literature and to hear it...
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Introduction to Probability - The Science of Uncertainty
The world is full of uncertainty: accidents, storms, unruly financial markets, noisy communications. The world is also full of data. Probabilistic modeling and the related field of statistical infe...

h c
5 years, 2 months ago
Incredibly valuable course. Probability is a foundational topic that needs to be thoroughly internalized for follow-on work in the sciences ...
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The Science of the Solar System
Learn about the science behind the current exploration of the solar system in this free class. Use principles from physics, chemistry, biology, and geology to understand the latest from Mars, compr...

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6 years, 7 months ago
When I signed up to this course, I thought this would interesting but easy as
I have a deep interest for space. Yes it was interesting, but ...
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Justice
Taught by lauded Harvard professor Michael Sandel, Justice explores critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of justice, including discussion of present-day applications. Topics inc...

Anukul
7 years ago
There are two kinds of courses one which are useful in short run, and the
select few which can change your life, this is one of the latter. ...
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Astrophysics: The Violent Universe
Interested in exploring the deadliest and most mysterious parts of our universe? Or, investigating black holes, which warp the very fabric of space-time around them?
We will look at what we kn...

Claudio Felicioli
5 years, 2 months ago
It's fun and awesome. Both the professors are very good on themselves, but their combined effort is something of unutterable greatness. The ...
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Electricity & Magnetism, Part 1
PHYS 102.1x serves as an introduction to electricity and magnetism, following the standard second semester college physics sequence. Part 1 begins with electric charge in matter, the forces betwe...

student
4 years, 4 months ago
Best physics course I have ever taken. Intuitive, yet rigorous coverage of all materials. Homework difficulty was just right and fills any g...
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Maps and the Geospatial Revolution
Learn how advances in geospatial technology and analytical methods have changed how we do everything, and discover how to make maps and analyze geographic patterns using the latest tools.

dagush
7 years, 4 months ago
Although I have taken about 8 Coursera courses so far, this one is among the
best I've seen. My previous experience includes a los of OpenSt...
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Calculus 1A: Differentiation
How does the final velocity on a zip line change when the starting point is raised or lowered by a matter of centimeters? What is the accuracy of a GPS position measurement? How fast sh...

Phi Luu
4 years, 11 months ago
Very very good course! I love Professor Jerison! He is very good at explanation. He makes Calculus easier for students, and helps us on ramp...
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Introduction to Environmental Science
Introduction to Environmental Science, ENVX, was first offered in early 2015.
Environmental science is the study of patterns and processes in the natural world and their modification by human ...

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5 years, 6 months ago
Excellent videos. This course serves as a great intro to more detailed coverage of current developments of envoronmental mistakes of governm...
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Introduction to Biology - The Secret of Life
Read fully to understand the verified-certificate option. Join Professor Eric Lander and the MITx Biology team in this unique introductory biology learning experience. All 7.00x course materials a...

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6 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Lander's course is a rare gem. He is an outstanding speaker and his
enthusiasm held my attention throughout all of the lectures. The cou...
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Modern & Contemporary American Poetry
ModPo is a fast-paced introduction to modern and contemporary U.S. poetry, with an emphasis on experimental verse, from Dickinson and Whitman to the present. Participants (who need no prior experie...

Therese Pope
7 years, 11 months ago
It's been almost 20 years since I graduated from college, and I signed up for
Al Filreis' Modern & Contemporary American Poetry course not r...
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The Bible's Prehistory, Purpose, and Political Future
How and why was the Bible written? Drawing on the latest archeological research and a wide range of comparative texts, this course synthesizes fascinating recent research in biblical studies and pr...

Ricardo Teixeira
6 years, 6 months ago
If you're interested in history, this is a great course for you. I was kind of
apprehensive in the beginning, since it deals with religion. ...
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Introduction to Astronomy
An introduction to astronomy through a broad survey of what we know about the universe and how we know it.

Timon
7 years, 7 months ago
This has to be one of the best MOOCs I have taken so far. Professor Ronen is
an amazing instructor and the way he and his team interact with...
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Data Analysis and Statistical Inference
The Coursera course, Data Analysis and Statistical Inference has been revised and is now offered as part of Coursera Specialization “Statistics with R”.
This course introduces you to the discip...

Greg Hamel
6 years, 9 months ago
Duke’s Data Analysis and Statistical Inference is an introduction to
statistics with an optional computational component using the R program...
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Comic Books and Graphic Novels
Comic books have arrived! "Comic Books and Graphic Novels" presents a survey of the Anglo-American comic book canon and of the major graphic novels in circulation in the United States today. Its go...

Nigel Potter
7 years, 2 months ago
The course, quite simply, was excellent. The subject matter and academic
approach was demanding, fascinating and its delivery outstanding. T...
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Kesepaduan & Hubungan Etnik di Malaysia
Kursus ini membincangkan hubungan etnik di Malaysia dengan memfokuskan kepada perspektif kesepaduan sosial. Topik-topik yang diliputi di dalam kursus ini adalah :
1) Senario Kepelbagaian Etnik ...

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4 years, 10 months ago
Salam sejahtera, Salam 1 Malaysia Saya Leasther Morie Gunis ( BS 15110273 ) , pelajar dari Universiti Malaysia Sabah ( UMS ), Fakulti Sains...
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Archaeology's Dirty Little Secrets
Admit it — you wanted to be an archaeologist when you grew up... This course builds on that enthusiasm, while radically expanding your notions about just what archaeology is and just what archaeol...

Joy Rothke
6 years, 6 months ago
Prof Alcock is a natural on camera (are you listening Discovery Channel?) as
well as being a accomplished scholar. I especially enjoyed the ...
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What a Plant Knows (and other things you didn’t know about plants)
Can we say that plants have senses? You will learn how plants sense their environment and how scientists study plant senses. You will be exposed to both classic and modern experiments in plant biol...

Celia Cropper
7 years, 1 month ago
Excellent lecturer - Professor Daniel Chamowitz has a gist for making anything
he says interesting. I studied biology at school and have an ...
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Building Information Modeling 202
Welcome to Taylor’s School of Design & Architecture (SABD) Massive Online Open Course (MOOC). In Building Information Modeling 202, your instructor Bruce Lee will guide you to explore some of the i...

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5 years, 6 months ago
Building Information Modeling 202, I hope this course be additional more experience it is important to work now, especially in the construct...
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Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract
Learn about contracts from Harvard Law Professor Charles Fried, one of the world’s leading authorities on contract law. Contracts are promises that the law will enforce. But when will the law refus...

Leslie cardinell
4 years, 5 months ago
I expected educational excellence from Harvard and I was not disappointed!
The contents of the videos and quizzes were designed to maximize ...
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Making Sense of News
This five-week course will help you identify reliable information in news reports and become better informed about the world we live in. We will discuss journalism from the viewpoint of the news au...

dominating mS
5 years, 6 months ago
I have found the course helpful to gauge news authenticity. The course provides very useful tools to serve the purpose. It will also help to...
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Linear and Integer Programming
This course will cover the very basic ideas in optimization. Topics include the basic theory and algorithms behind linear and integer linear programming along with some of the important application...

soesilo wijono
6 years, 8 months ago
I agree this is another one best course from Coursera. Well structured, with a
lot of examples given in the video lecture and PDF slides. Yo...
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Computer Science 101
Introduction to Computer Science for a zero-prior-experience audience. Play with little phrases of code to understand what computers are all about.

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5 years, 11 months ago
Hi Nick, I just finished CS101 on Coursera. It is, to me, a fantastic
introduction to computer programming. I have gained much, much more in...
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Women and the Civil Rights Movement
Learn about women’s roles in the U.S. civil rights struggles of the 1890s to the 1990s.

Bernice Watson
7 years, 9 months ago
This is my first cousera class and am I glad I picked this one for my first
attempt at online study. I am so in awe of this course. The lect...
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Economics of Money and Banking, Part One
Introduction to a “money view” of economic activity for modern times, building on the intellectual traditions of British central banking and American institutionalism. Part One explores the economi...

saad
7 years, 1 month ago
Best course available on coursera. Instructor is awesome and great. material
is exceptional. Everything is perfect. All who are interested i...
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Analysis of a Complex Kind
In this course we’ll explore complex analysis, complex dynamics, and some applications of these topics.

Felipe González
7 years ago
This is an excellent course. No doubt about it. The topics are extremely
interesting, the lectures are very helpful and "chapeau" to profess...
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China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty
China (Part 5): From a Global Empire under the Mongols to a Global Economy under the Ming Dynasty is the fifth of ten parts of ChinaX, that collectively span over 6,000 years of history. Each...

Animal Behaviour
This course will help you understand the remarkable behaviors of wild animals from an evolutionary perspective.
[Image: Peacock spider. Photo by Jürgen Otto, Manakin bird footage (Ex-Riddle of th...

sam tan
7 years, 1 month ago
Excellent introduction to various aspects of animal behaviour and the profound
influence of evolution. Fascinating and fun as many different...
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Introduction to Sociology
In this class we will cover the essentials of sociology, to help you better understand your own life and situations far from your experience.

Susan Kemp
8 years, 2 months ago
This was one of my first courses on Coursera and it kind of spoiled me. The
forums were constantly updated with new discussions. People were...
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