Greetings Mecahnical MOOCsters,

Welcome to A Gentle Introduction to Python, the world's first Mechanical Massive Open Online Course. At this point we have more that 4,400 intrepid volunteers for this unique experiment in online learning. This course is created by the Mechanical MOOC out of existing, openly available educational resources across the web, including course materials from MIT, study groups from OpenStudy, and exercises from Codecademy. P2PU has built the machine that powers the experience and can connect you to a small group of peers.

We are now five weeks away from the s

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Greetings Mecahnical MOOCsters,

Welcome to A Gentle Introduction to Python, the world's first Mechanical Massive Open Online Course.  At this point we have more that 4,400 intrepid volunteers for this unique experiment in online learning.  This course is created by the Mechanical MOOC out of existing, openly available educational resources across the web, including course materials from MIT, study groups from OpenStudy, and exercises from Codecademy.  P2PU has built the machine that powers the experience and can connect you to a small group of peers.

We are now five weeks away from the s