1) The document discusses the development of a European maturity model for blended education. It aims to provide a reference model for developing and implementing blended learning at the course, program, and institutional levels. 2) The maturity model will assess blended learning in terms of course design, organizational support, leadership, policies, and strategies to promote continuous innovation. 3) An international partnership of universities will collaborate on conceptualizing the model, designing monitoring instruments, and assessing institutional blended learning maturity.