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Download Solution PDFThe introduction of open and distance education in complementation with MOOC in India, gives a leeway to
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Download Solution PDFMassive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
- MOOCs are free online courses available for anyone to enroll.
- MOOCs provide an affordable and flexible way to learn new skills, advance your career, and deliver quality educational experiences at scale.
- MOOCs integrate social networking, accessible online resources, and are facilitated by leading practitioners in the field of study.
- Most significantly, MOOCs build on the engagement of learners who self-organize their participation according to learning goals, prior knowledge and skills, and common interests.
MOOC is a platform for delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course, with no limit on attendance. So, the introduction of open and distance education in complementation with MOOC in India gives leeway to Equality of educational opportunity, especially to the disadvantaged groups.
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