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The Open University (OU) is the distance learning and research university based in the United Kingdom that offers different types of undergraduate and postgraduate courses to the students. The Open University (OU) offers degrees and educational programs in Computing and Technology, Science, Social Science, Health and Social Care, Law, Mathematics, Business, Law, language studies and many more. The post graduate programs offered include MSc, MA, MEd, MBA, MPA, PhD both as part time courses and full time courses. It is one of the world's largest universities in the United Kingdom in terms of students. Administrative and service units of the University consists of Development Office, Library, Open University Students’ Association, Open University Validation Services, etc.
The students of Open University register for many of the courses separately such as for biological and physical sciences, creative arts and design, social sciences, mass communications and documentation, historical and philosophical studies. The Open Research On-line (ORO) website is in operation by the University. The assessment methods of Open University are evaluated through tutor marked assignments (TMAs), interactive computer marked assignments (iCMAs) and are based on overall continuous assessment score (OCAS) and overall examination score (OES). There are different types of teaching methods that are operated by the Open University such as disc-based software, television programmes on DVD, Internet, written and audio materials, etc. The Open University has been in partnership with University Center Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes and North Bucks Chamber of Commerce, Bletchley Park and Milton Keynes Community Foundation.
The University provided certifications to the students who have been qualified from Ruskin College in Richmond and the American International University in London. The educational funds are gained from the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The University conducts degree ceremonies in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Continental Western Europe. The University has received affiliations from Association of Commonwealth Universities, European Association of Distance Teaching Universities, University Alliance and Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. There are many television series featured by the Open University such as Ever Decreasing Circles, Goodnight Sweetheart, Strangers, etc. The Open University was listed on 43rd place in the 'Times Higher Education Table of Excellence' for its course education in Development Studies, Social Policy, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Social Work, etc. The University was appreciated for its teaching standards by the 'Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education'. In the academic year 2011, it is also ranked globally among top 500 universities by the 'Academic Ranking of World Universities'. The Open University (OU) was established in 1969 and has its main campus located in Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.