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The quality of the
credential itself

The learning
experience

The provider of
the credential

Figure 2 Quality assurance dimensions

The first dimension is related to the quality of the credential itself, meaning the authenticity and
technology that supports it. Also, in the second dimension, the learning experienced in the
credential, full linked to the quality of the content. And, finally, the trust and reputation in the
provider These three aspects are identified.

In sum, and based on the Final Report of the European Commission (2020) and on NESET report
(2020), micro credentials when following the current European standards and key elements for
formal recognition and quality assurance in higher education, are recommended in addition, to
review and add additional measures for quality assurance faced on the digitalisation in teaching
and learning, once micro credentials can be delivered in several virtual learning environment.
For secondary VET or adult learning sector, the quality assurance is recommended to follow the
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recommendations/quality principles for qualifications in the Council Recommendation (2017) on
the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong and the European Qualifications Framework
for lifelong learning.

3.4 Mode of delivery and type of certification

The way that micro credentials are delivered have several options regarding the format. It can be
delivered in a classroom mode, online or blended. On each option micro credentials have positive
aspects, we point out the online and blended options, according to Digigreen analyses from PR1
Methodologies for the digital training and assessment, whose report identified that “the majority

6 European Commission (2017)

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