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Energy resources: solar energy
Nature & Environment

Energy resources: solar energy

...badged course Can renewable energy sources power the world?...Energy resources: Solar energy: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: explain the principles that underlie the ability of various natural phenomena to deliver solar energy outline the technologies that are used to harness the power of solar energy discuss the positive and...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
Group theory
Science, Maths & Technology

Group theory

...course. This free OpenLearn course, Group theory, is an extract from the Open University course M303 Further pure mathematics, a third level course that introduces important topics in the theory of pure mathematics including: number theory; the algebraic theory of rings and fields; and metric spaces. Students studying M303 develop their understanding of group ......
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Level 2: Intermediate 16 hrs
Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST) Badge icon
Digital & Computing

Gamified Intelligent Cyber Aptitude and Skills Training (GICAST)

...badge. Badged courses are a key part of The Open University’s mission to promote the educational well-being of the community. The courses also provide another way of helping you to progress from informal to formal learning. To complete a course you need to be able to find about 24 hours of study time, over a period of about 8 weeks. However, it is ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
How to learn a language Badge icon
Languages

How to learn a language

...Badged courses are all available on The Open University’s OpenLearn website and do not cost anything to study. They differ from Open University courses because you do not receive support from a tutor. But you do get useful feedback from the interactive quizzes. What is a badge? Digital badges are a new way of demonstrating online ......
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Getting started with Chinese 1
Languages

Getting started with Chinese 1

...course is an extract from the beginning of the Open Centre for Languages and Cultures short course, LGXC001 Beginners Chinese 1. After completing this free course, you may wish to register for the full course to continue your learning!...Have you always wanted to learn how to speak Mandarin Chinese? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and its ancient ......
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past
History & The Arts

History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past

...Open University. Please note: this course contains some Flash content that no longer works. We are currently working to update this....History of reading tutorial 1: Finding evidence of reading in the past: Introduction - For researchers in a range of academic disciplines, the question of what people read in the past, and how they read it, is of great importance. Evidence...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs
What is heritage?
History & The Arts

What is heritage?

...during the Boxing Day tug of war in Ludlow town centre. Unknown photographer. Photo: courtesy of the Shropshire Star. 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 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Stakeholders in marketing and finance
Money & Business

Stakeholders in marketing and finance

...course is an adapted extract from an Open University course B629 Marketing and finance...Stakeholders in marketing and finance: Learning outcomes - After studying this course, you should be able to: understand and identify customers, consumers and clients and their needs and expectations apply these ideas to a work context and recognise customers, consumers and clients...
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Level 2: Intermediate 2 hrs