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Fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook
Science, Maths & Technology

Fake news, filter bubbles and Facebook

...education, not regulation, can help combat the issue. What are ‘filter bubbles’ and who’s to blame Much of the debate around Facebook’s influence on modern politics has focused on the design of the site itself. Facebook’s personalisation algorithm, which is programmed to create a positive user experience, feeds people what they want, and this creates what Eli...
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Chinese at the tip of your tongue: Culture behind the numbers
Languages

Chinese at the tip of your tongue: Culture behind the numbers

...opened at 8pm on the 8th day of the 8th month in 2008. Number four is not a good number in Chinese culture. In many hotels you won’t even find a fourth floor and that is because the pronunciation of number four sounds like the word for to die or death. Sì. Sǐ. So you can imagine, car licence plates with number eight are very popular and they demand a very high price....
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Video 5 mins
Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish
Languages

Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish

...Open University Course L204 Viento en popa: upper intermediate Spanish... History of the Incas General introduction to the history of the Inca people and their influence, which extended through an enormous area of Latin America. Inca architecture Description of the particularities of Inca architecture and methods of construction, which have withstood earthquakes over the...
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Video 26 mins
Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?
Nature & Environment

Milton Keynes: energy capital of the UK?

...Open University and an architect of the Milton Keynes Development Corporation recognised the dangers of increased energy on the climate. Their energy efficiency measures are now part of everyday life and better known as the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)...The Open University was founded back in 1969 and set up its Walton Hall campus amongst green fields in the new...
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Geography Matters
Society, Politics & Law

Geography Matters

Geography Matters is a series of short articles, videos and podcasts by geographers from across The Open University.
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OpenLearn Ireland Hub
OpenLearn Ireland

OpenLearn Ireland Hub

Free learning content from The Open University for all who are interested in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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IT in everyday life
Science, Maths & Technology

IT in everyday life

...resources, or communicate with others using email, instant messaging or discussion groups. New online communities have developed and existing communities have created new ways of communicating. However, issues of identity and security have become a concern. New technologies have engendered new types of crime, including identity theft and financial frauds. These problems...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs
Anne Wesemann on critical thinking
Education & Development

Anne Wesemann on critical thinking

The Open University's Anne Wesemann explains the meaning of critical thinking in this extended interview from 'Go the Distance'.
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Video 10 mins