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OEDb is a comprehensive online education directory for both free and for-credit learning options. We offer up-to-date, detailed program information from accredited online colleges, along with a categorized list of over 8,000 free online college courses from well-known universities.

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A program's rankings can be a key factor in choosing an accredited online college. Rankings provide an objective look at a program based on quantifiable factors, such as cost, graduation rate, job placement rate and accreditation history. Use our rankings to see the best programs in each field.

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Browse our collection of more than 8,150 free audio and video courses from top-ranked universities worldwide and download them straight to your computer or MP3 player.

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