Open University of the Netherlands

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Open University of the Netherlands

Open Universiteit Nederland
Type	University for distance learning
Established	1984
Academic staff	658
Students	15.295
Location	Heerlen , Netherlands
Website	www.ou.nl

The Open University of the Netherlands (Dutch: Open Universiteit Nederland) is a Dutch institution for distance learning at university level. It is an independent government-funded university and uses a variety of methods, including written materials, the Internet, and occasional evening seminars or day sessions.