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The accelerated classes are offered online and on campus in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese accelerated courses are designed to help students earn credits in a compact timeframe to fit students\u2019 busy lives, while advancing them towards graduation quicker,\u201d said MassBay President David Podell. \u201cStudents can explore our course offerings in computer science, history, economics, English, health sciences, marketing, sociology, and many other subjects that will keep them engaged and working towards their goals. And, now with classes being free at MassBay for eligible students, they can take advantage of earning a degree without the financial barrier of paying for the courses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Recently, under the leadership of Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, Senate President Karen Spilka, and the state legislature, the state established free community college for Massachusetts residents who do not hold a bachelor\u2019s degree, regardless of age or income. 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