> Why is this the top link on HN? > Because this is the response of the "university system" trying to protect its cash flow. Perhaps you missed it, but udacity

> Why is this the top link on HN? > Because this is the response of the "university system" trying to protect its cash flow. Perhaps you missed it, but udacity said recently it will do some certification program for "minimal costs", which was the beginning of the conversation. Education should be free (Khan style), says Udacity. The University establishment's response is "here we will give you certificates, but you have to give us three grand." Money for certificates, knowledge for free.