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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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Kirby, Dale; Curran, Vernon; Hollett, Ann – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 2009
A number of recent policy reports have suggested that Canadian universities and community colleges should play a more significant role in response to the adult education and training needs of Canada's workforce. This article discusses the results of a study that examined investment trends and the characteristics of non-formal adult learner…
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Adult Learning, Foreign Countries, Nonformal Education
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Curran, Vernon; Kirby, Fran; Fleet, Lisa – Canadian Journal of University Continuing Education, 2006
Mandatory continuing education (MCE) has become widely accepted across many professions and jurisdictions in Canada as a re-credentialing mechanism. MCE is defined as continuing professional education (CPE) courses and/or programs, beyond the entry-level educational requirements, required by a licensure board, professional organization, or the…
Descriptors: Health Occupations, Distance Education, Allied Health Occupations Education, Mandatory Continuing Education