Coursera told university and corporate partners it will charge a 15% platform fee beginning in 2026, a pivot away from tuition‑share OPM contracts toward fee‑for‑service and platform monetization. The change signals MOOCs and OPMs are moving to new commercial terms as institutions build more in‑house digital capacity; higher‑education leaders warned the move could reshape revenue splits in upskilling and degree‑pathway offerings. Market analysts say the shift reflects falling university dependence on third‑party program managers and Coursera’s bet on direct industry customers and proprietary content.