Open university (concept)

This article is about the general concept. For the institution in the UK, see Open University. For other uses of the term, see Open university (disambiguation).

An open university is a university geared towards adult learners with an open-door academic policy, with minimal or no formal entry requirements in terms of qualifications, although admissions examinations may be used. Open universities are characterised by their development mission and employ various teaching methods, such as open supported learning, to provide distance education.

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