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Picturing the family
History & The Arts

Picturing the family

...become ‘an illustrated book of genealogy’ (Anon, 1861, pp.341–2). The imitation and evocation of bibles, hymnals and other books used in Christian worship suggests that photography was attempting to position itself as a force for good in society. In its early years, photography was promoted as a refining and improving influence within the family. On a more worldly...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Introduction to quantum computing
Science, Maths & Technology

Introduction to quantum computing

...become impossible to solve. Quantum computers can solve some computational problems significantly faster. This enhanced processing capability enables quantum computing to tackle complex problems more efficiently and unlock new types of applications. In this section, you will explore how quantum computers may outperform classical computers and drive innovation in various...
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Level 3: Advanced 8 hrs
Political ordering
Society, Politics & Law

Political ordering

...students and the wider society through its official brand, which appears on internal and external communications, and through its advertising in various media. But The Open University also gives the impression that it is more than the sum of all these parts. It appears to have an existence independent of the people, institutions and practices that compose it, akin perhaps...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Religious diversity: rethinking religion
History & The Arts

Religious diversity: rethinking religion

...become more familiar with religion as a subject of study, you will discover many other examples of how a particular religious site, artefact, text, practice or experience can mean very different things to different people. St Paul’s is but one expression of an enormous diversity within historic and contemporary Christianity...Religious diversity: rethinking religion:...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope
Science, Maths & Technology

An introduction to minerals and rocks under the microscope

...becomes the new centre of the image at a higher magnification. Another click zooms in further. Zooming in and out can also be achieved using the computer keyboard. Press the 'A' key to zoom in, and the 'Z' key to zoom out. A 5 mm scale bar at the bottom left-hand corner of the viewing window shows millimetre increments. Below the viewing window on the right-hand side are...
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Level 2: Intermediate 8 hrs
Energy in buildings
Nature & Environment

Energy in buildings

...becoming less dense and rising as a result, creating a fluid flow known as convection. This is one of the principal modes of heat transfer through windows. It occurs between the air and the glass on the inside and outside surfaces, and, in double-glazing, in the gas trapped between the panes. The convection effects can be reduced by filling double-glazing with heavier,...
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Level 3: Advanced 10 hrs
Interviews - Writing For Radio
History & The Arts

Interviews - Writing For Radio

...become a very portable medium. I remember when I first started working in, in radio – which was about 400 years ago – it seemed to me that I was on a burning platform that everyone was saying about this is the end of radio, television’s going to take over, and 400 years later radio is booming. It’s audio is doing really well, audio is sexy. I think the other...
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Audio 45 mins
Collective leadership
Money & Business

Collective leadership

...become weak, frayed, and broken. Many bosses view building relationships as trivial, mundane, and soft. And that remembering a birthday or asking about someone's family diverts the focus from work and is, therefore, a waste of time and company money. In fact, the most effective leaders and therefore, effective collectives, get the best results because of effective...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs