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How does OpenLearn deal with older content?
OpenLearn has a vast archive of content from across the years. Here's our policy for dealing with it.
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Accessibility statement for OpenLearn
This accessibility statement applies to OpenLearn, which is run by the Open University.
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Discover OpenLearn on Spotify
OpenLearn now has its own channel on Spotify where you can watch and listen to our podcast - It’s All Academic - as well as discover more of our mini-documentaries, interviews and animations.
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Your OpenLearn profile is changing
From Wednesday 18 March, your OpenLearn profile is changing.
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How to start a course
Are you wondering about how to enrol, start or complete an OpenLearn course? Look no further, we're here to help!
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My OpenLearn account
Have questions concerning your OpenLearn account? Look no further, we're here to help!
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Education & Development
The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility
The Harrison Centre for Social Mobility is delighted to partner with The Open University to provide a range of free learning resources, supporting our core priorities: education, training and skills.
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Education & Development
Learner Stories
With more than 800 free courses, OpenLearn has something for everyone. These learners shared with us how they benefited, how it changed lives, inspired further study, sparked an interest or just learned something new. It can become addictive!
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Get started with OpenLearn
Discover how to make the most of OpenLearn. From creating an account and enrolling on courses, to earning digital badges and exploring bite-sized learning resources, this guide walks you through everything you need to start learning anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.
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Where to take your learning next
By now you will already know all about the amazing learning opportunities available on OpenLearn. You may have completed many OpenLearn courses or perhaps just one or two. However much you’ve done so far, your experience on OpenLearn means you already know what it is like to study online and at a distance.
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Our partners
OpenLearn is proud to work with organisations of all shapes and sizes, all around the world, to bring you free educational resources. Here's just a few of our brilliant partners who help support millions of people take their first step into learning.
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Free badged courses from the Social Partnerships Network
Welcome to the Social Partnerships Network (SPN) portal.