OpenupEd is open to any institution as long as it will meet the (quality) criteria and conditions satisfactorily. This also includes possible private institutes (referring to funding mechanisms) and goes beyond the European borders to other parts of the world. 

How can I join?

Institutions that would like to join OpenupEd can contact EADTU  and do a short short self-assessment, to check compliance with some quality standards. Herewith the institute declares to obtain the OpenupEd Quality label within three years after entry. 

What are the requirements?

OpenupEd has a few basic conditions for joining the community:

• The institution must be recognised as part of the formal higher education system in their country, fulfilling all national quality assurance and accreditation requirements.
• MOOCs offered must be approved by the host institution, and there must be a functioning QA system in place for these courses.
• The institution must endorse and demonstrate the application of OpenupEd's eight common features (framework) in their MOOC offerings.
• The institution must evaluate and monitor its MOOCs offering at least in terms of participation, appreciation, and completion, as well as regarding equity, quality, and diversity. The data and results must be made available to OpenupEd on request in order to facilitate their cumulation and overall presentation and publication.

OpenupEd is a service of EADTU and a founding partner of the European MOOC Consortium