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Links to sites that provide free online computer classes, open to everyone.

GCF Learn Free (gcflearnfree.org) – “Offering free, beginning computer courses and other learning opportunities world-wide in English and Spanish.”

Free Online Computer Lessons from Jefferson High School (lausd.k12.ca.us/Jefferson_HS/lscomp.htm) – “This is a collection of various free lessons and tutorials available on the world wide web. Many were developed by school districts and universities from around the country.”

HP Learning Center (http://h30187.www3.hp.com/) – “HP Learning Center course instructors are subject-matter experts who enjoy teaching and interacting with students. Among them are award-winning authors, technology leaders, and professionals.”

Learn That (learnthat.com/computers) – “Computers, Internet, Software, Hardware, and Programming Tutorials.”

Education Online for Computers (educationonlineforcomputers.com) – “"Learn New Skills & Increase Your Earning Power -- With FREE Computer Training.”

Free-ed (free-ed.net/free-ed/InfoTech/default.asp) – “Computer Programming, Web Scripting & Design, Operating Systems, Personal Computers, Database Applications, Productivity Applications.”

MIT Open Courseware (http://ocw.mit.edu/OcwWeb/Electrical-Engineering-and-Computer-Science/index.htm) – “A free and open educational resource for faculty, students, and self-learners around the world. OCW supports MIT's mission to advance knowledge and education, and serve the world in the 21st century. It is true to MIT's values of excellence, innovation, and leadership.”

About.com University (http://u.about.com) – Programming, web search, basic computer skills, and more.

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