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Produced by The Open University, a world leader in open and distance learning, all OpenLearn courses are free to study. We offer nearly 1000 free courses across 8 different subject areas. Our courses are available to start right away.

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A to Z of Open University undergraduate courses. Explore one of the widest ranges of qualifications and modules available to study via online and distance learning.

Browse hundreds of free short courses written by Open University academics. Study at your own pace and earn digital badges and certificates.

Study hundreds of free short courses, discover thousands of articles, activities, and videos, and earn digital badges and certificates.

OpenLearn includes over 1,000 free courses derived from the OU's curriculum and dozens of specially commissioned Badged Open Courses. Learners can filter by subject , skills for life , skills for study or search by any term.

The Open University offers flexible full-time and part-time study, supported distance and open learning for undergraduate and postgraduate courses and qualifications.

OpenLearn is a trailblazer for the provision of high quality open educational resources at scale and breadth, for free without barriers. It is designed to be accessible by all, and to date over 115 million visitors from around the world have discovered this treasure trove of learning materials.

The Open University is the UK’s largest university and has pioneered distance learning for over 50 years, delivering award-winning research, teaching and high-quality, flexible learning solutions to global learners.