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Massive Open Online Courses, or MOOCs for short, have emerged as a game-changer in the field of education. MOOCs make it possible for learners from a wide variety of backgrounds to gain access to low-cost information of a high standard. The course provides students with self-paced learning and learning at their own convenient time. People who are doing a job and lack time to study in physical mode can enroll in such courses and get the benefits of online learning. Though MOOC has gained momentum worldwide MOOCs in India are in their primary stage. Teacher education programs in India also aim to help teachers develop the professional habits and dispositions necessary to be successful in their careers, such as the ability to communicate effectively, work collaboratively with others, and continuously reflect on and improve their own teaching practices. MOOCs in teacher education can act as an important way of teaching where learner are more self-reliant and don’t depend much on teachers to get information. The potential advantages that Massive Open Online Courses may have for the subject of teacher education are examined in this article. The study also examines the benefits of Massive Open Online Courses for the education of teachers,including access to content of a high-quality, flexible learning alternatives, and chances for working together and networking.
Teacher education, MOOC, National Education Policy, opportunities, online education
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