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Stephen Downes

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"In a time where knowledge and skills need to be updated constantly, a three- or four-year degree may not suit the currency required in many jobs and other work," argue the authors. Based on a survey of institutional representatives from the Australasian Council for Open, Distance and e-Learning (ACODE), they conclude that "micro-credentialing is growing significantly in Australian higher education institutions. Most institutions already have presence in the space or are planning to do so."

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