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UMD Debuts Coursera 'MOOC' Offerings

Wed, Sep 19, 2012 14:00 CET

September 19, 2012 COLLEGE PARK, Md. - The University of Maryland plans to offer four popular courses free this spring via Coursera - the international platform that hosts "MOOCs," massive open online courses. UMD is joining the six-month old consortium, which until now has had 16 other American Association of Universities members and world class international institutions. Negotiations with Coursera began last July. The first offerings include an eclectic mix intended to appeal to a diverse international audience: · Developing Innovative Ideas for

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