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UFOs: Scanning the Skies Teach-Out (Coursera)

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UFOs: Scanning the Skies Teach-Out (Coursera)

People across the world are gripped by the history of UFOs and the stories told by those who have witnessed them. Following the release of the U.S. Pentagon report on unidentified flying objects, there has been a surge of interest. In this Teach-Out, learners will hear from multidisciplinary experts about possible explanations for phenomena, what makes a UFO report compelling, and the position of UFOs within the larger conversation of science and culture.

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WEEK 1
Welcome to the UFOs Teach-Out
Welcome to the Teach-Out on UFOs: Scanning the Skies Teach-Out!

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