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Moons of our Solar System Badge icon
Science, Maths & Technology

Moons of our Solar System

...resources from the Moon could open up the way for future exploration of the Solar System. See also: Moons infographic documenting the known moons of six planets (Venus and Mercury have no moons) and three dwarf planets in our Solar System. Note: since this infographic was made, a 4th dwarf planet (Makemake) has been shown to have a moon. New moons of Saturn 20 additional...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Myths in law
Society, Politics & Law

Myths in law

...Open University course W111 Criminal law and the courts...Have you ever wondered how much truth there was reflected in your favourite court room drama? How accurate is your favourite crime series in depicting the way the criminal justice system works? If you have, then this free course is for you. You will be looking at some of the biggest myths around criminal law and...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Approaching literature: reading Great Expectations
History & The Arts

Approaching literature: reading Great Expectations

...Photo: Mary Evans Picture Library All other material contained within this course originated at the Open University Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Approaching prose fiction
History & The Arts

Approaching prose fiction

...opening, in which the soldier is carried onto the roof to look out over the town; the couple praying in the Duomo; the fact that it was agreed that he would not drink or see his friends in America; the loneliness of Luz’s life in Pordenone. I have omitted these events or descriptions because it could be argued that they are not crucial to the main narrative incidents....
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Level 2: Intermediate 20 hrs
Digital thinking tools for better decision making Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Digital thinking tools for better decision making

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Session 1: The rise of digital thinking tools: Introduction - We shape our tools and, thereafter, our tools shape us. (John Culkin, 1967) I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think. (Socrates, c. 470–399 BCE) Figure 1 shows an iconic road viaduct...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Conversations and interviews
Money & Business

Conversations and interviews

...opportunity. Don't miss out: If reading this text has inspired you to learn more, you may be interested in joining the millions of people who discover our free learning resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University - www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses This free course is adapted from a former Open University course called 'Leadership and change(B204)'...
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Level 2: Intermediate 5 hrs
The First World War: trauma and memory
History & The Arts

The First World War: trauma and memory

...resources and qualifications by visiting The Open University – www.open.edu/ openlearn/ free-courses...Week 2: Civilian war experiences: Introduction - First, watch this video in which Annika explains what you’ll be studying this week. ANNIKA MOMBAUER Hello, and welcome back to Week two. Last week you studied some of the devastating physical and psychological effects...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Retirement planning made easy
Money & Business

Retirement planning made easy

...Open University in collaboration with Legal & General...This free course on money and retirement planning has been produced by The Open University in collaboration with Legal & General. Planning your retirement is probably the most important aspect of financial planning for you to consider. Making the right decisions and building a sound financial plan can help to ensure...
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Level 1: Introductory 4 hrs