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  1. FutureLearn

    FutureLearn Innovation: the Fashion Industry

    Overview This course introduces a case study showing how Marks & Spencer has been a key innovator in fashion, introducing new fabrics that make our lives easier and more comfortable. You will see how M&S continues to drive innovation to bring consumers new and better products. You will also...
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    FutureLearn Precalculus: the Mathematics of Numbers, Functions and Equations

    Overview Get an introduction to precalculus fundamentals This course is the first of two precalculus courses from the University of Padova, providing you with an introduction to the fundamental mathematical skills required to complete a first course in calculus. You’ll get familiar with the...
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    FutureLearn Advanced Precalculus: Geometry, Trigonometry and Exponentials

    Overview Take your precalculus knowledge to the next level This course is the second of two precalculus courses from the University of Padova, providing you with the advanced mathematical skills required to complete a first course in calculus. You’ll get to grips with more challenging...
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    FutureLearn Ecology and Wildlife Conservation

    Overview Do you worry about the effects of climate change on nature? This course will show you how the work of conservation biologists and study of ecosystems can help with conserving the world’s biodiversity. You’ll explore the impact that the presence of wind farms on populations of seabirds...
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    FutureLearn Extreme Geological Events

    Overview Discover how extreme geological events have transformed our planet. Retrace how Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago and has evolved to become the planet we know today. On this course, you’ll get an introduction to the geological history of planet Earth, and explore the extreme events...
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    FutureLearn The Biology of Bugs, Brains, and Beasts

    Overview Prepare for university study with this online biology course Are you a student in sixth form and thinking of studying at university? On this course, you will use innovative research to enhance your understanding of basic biological concepts taught in A level biology. You will also be...
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    FutureLearn Soils: Introducing the World Beneath Our Feet

    Overview Soils are a complex environment, teeming with life and supporting our most fundamental environmental processes. We will take a journey through the soil, learning about the basics of soil science and also about life in the soil. We will look at why soil is so important and investigate...
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    FutureLearn Small and Mighty: Introduction to Microbiology

    Overview Discover the fascinating world of microbes Microbes may be invisible to the eye, but they dominate every environment on Earth – including you. Microbes are often associated with disease yet the majority of species help to keep us alive. How can you distinguish the good from the bad? On...
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    FutureLearn Discover Dentistry

    Overview Ever wondered what all those letters and numbers a dentist calls out during your check-up mean? Or how broken teeth are fixed? Join Professor Christopher Stokes from the School of Clinical Dentistry at The University of Sheffield on a learning journey to explore the dental profession...
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    FutureLearn Inside Cancer: How Genes Influence Cancer Development

    Overview What is the one thing that all cancers have in common? They begin as mutant or rebel cells! In this course we will explore how changes in cancer genetics and epigenetics enables these cells to grow uncontrollably, by exploiting our blood vessels and immune system along with other...
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    FutureLearn Exploring Cancer Medicines

    Overview This course will introduce you to the topic of cancer chemotherapy, and how the development of effective medications for the treatment of cancer remains a significant challenge to scientists. You will research the use and development of cancer medicines, focusing on chemotherapy. In...
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    FutureLearn Anatomy: Know Your Abdomen

    Overview This course will help you identify the positions of organs within the abdomen and will introduce you to common anatomical terminology. You will look at the anterior (front) abdominal wall, exploring how the ‘abs’ are considered in relation to health and beauty. You’ll then move on to...
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    FutureLearn Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth

    Overview Discover the extraordinary world of atmospheric chemistry. On this course you will learn about planetary atmospheres across our solar system and beyond. You will discover what an atmosphere is, how it’s formed, and how data collected from space missions is used to determine a planet’s...
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    FutureLearn The Science of Nuclear Energy

    Overview Understand the science of nuclear power and the arguments for and against it With the need to reduce carbon emissions around the world, the way we generate our power has to change and nuclear energy is back on the political agenda. But do you know your fission from your fusion? Would...
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    FutureLearn Basic Science: Understanding Experiments

    Overview Get to grips with science, by carrying out fun experiments at home On this practical course you will start thinking like a scientist, by carrying out experiments at home. You will extract the DNA from fruit, observe osmosis in action, see how different liquids behave when frozen, and...
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    FutureLearn Exploring Everyday Chemistry

    Overview This free online course explores a range of chemistry-based topics relating to our everyday lives, with an emphasis on the important role of organic chemistry – the study of carbon-containing organic compounds. Activities include experimenting ‘in the kitchen’ with hands-on projects...
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    FutureLearn Biochemistry: the Molecules of Life

    Overview Biochemistry brings together all of the sciences to study the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms. It truly is the science of life. As a scientific discipline in its own right, biochemistry has a major impact on all areas of the life sciences and biochemists...
  18. Edraak

    MOOC Platform Edraak

    Edraak is an initiative of the Queen Rania Foundation for education development to deliver free high quality online courses to the Arabic-speaking world. The platform, is built on edX open source technology and features over 76 different courses in various topics covering Business, Health, STEM...
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  19. Polimi Open Knowledge

    MOOC Platform Polimi Open Knowledge

    Polimi Open Knowledge - POK is the MOOC platform deigned by Politecnico di Milano-METID on the basis of Open edX. Politecnico di Milano (Polimi) is one of the main Polytechnic Universities in Italy. It offers degrees in Engineering, Architecture, and Design. POK stands for Polimi Open...
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  20. SWAYAM

    MOOC Platform SWAYAM

    SWAYAM is a programme initiated by the Government of India designed to provide opportunities for a life-long learning through hundreds of free courses taught at the university / college / school level and offered by best of the teachers in India and elsewhere. Indian college students can...
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