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FUN MOOC vs Princeton Online

Both stand on mooc platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

FUN MOOC

Free plan Web

FUN MOOC offers free courses alongside provider-priced professional training, with course formats and schedules that vary. Check each course's enrollment window, duration, and certificate options before choosing.

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Princeton Online

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

Princeton Online provides free courses across multiple platforms and subjects, with flexible course formats. Treat it as non-credit learning, since enrollment does not grant Princeton status or credentials.

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The facts

	FUN MOOC	Princeton Online
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	FUN MOOC	Not published
Website	fun-mooc.fr	online.princeton.edu
On mooc platforms	#27 of 67	#31 of 67

FUN MOOC: what it does well

Free online MOOCs are available.
Courses can include forums, exercises, and peer assessment.
Eligible learners can receive completion badges.
Some courses offer exams that may lead to certificates.
Professional training includes offerings from the UniCamp collective.

What to know first

Enrollment opens only two to three months before a course begins.
Course access follows each course's scheduled duration.
Professional training prices vary by provider and course.

Princeton Online: what it does well

Free access for anyone with an internet connection
Courses available through Coursera, edX and Kadenze
Self-paced, session-based and archived formats
Subjects range from computing to world history
Available on web, Android and iOS

What to know first

No Princeton course credit or degree
Courses do not offer certificates or credentials
Archived courses are no longer active
Course length and difficulty vary

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