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AUDIO- ONLY COURSES OpenSesame Audio-Only courses follow the Required and Technical Course Quality Standards listed above unless indicated with an *. The following standards are used specifically for Audio-Only courses. Item Category Description 1 Description The audio-only course description must follow the OpenSesame Descriptions and Learning Objectives Style Guide. In addition, the parties involved are identified as either the host or guest, if applicable. 2 Communication The tone of the people speaking is engaging. The audio-only course stays on topic and the conversation is consistent with the topic throughout. Dialogue does not go off-topic or deviate from the description. The host(s) and guest(s) do not speak simultaneously making it difficult to understand the conversation. 3 Structure and format The audio-only course flows in a logical and coherent sequence. The audio-only course design and format make the subject matter interesting. There is a clear introduction and ending. Host(s) and guest(s) are identified in the introduction as well as the course title and an overview of what will be discussed. The ending provides a clear indication that the audio-only course is concluding and does not end abruptly. 4 Audio The audio is clear, easy to understand, and professionally recorded. Volume level and quality are consistent throughout the audio-only course. Long pauses or delays have been removed. BOOK SUMMARY COURSES OpenSesame Book Summary courses follow the Required and Technical Course Quality Standards listed above unless indicated with an *. The following standard is used specifically for Book Summary courses. Item Category Description 1 Structure and format The beginning of the book summary should state the name of the book, author, and provide an overview of what will be discussed. For books with multiple chapters, the course should list each chapter along with the corresponding audio. The summary should conclude with key takeaways and should not end abruptly. www.opensesame.com | (503) 808-1268

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