Given below are two statements, one labelled as In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

Assertion (A):MOOCs are fast gaining popularity among students and working professionals across the world.

Reason (R):MOOCs help them study at their own convenience and delivery of quality education is location specific.

ABoth A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A

BBoth A and R are correct but R is not the correct explanation of A

CA is correct but R is not correct ✓ Correct

DA is not correct but R is correct

Correct answer: (C) A is correct but R is not correct

Explanation

The assertion is correct because MOOCs are indeed rapidly gaining popularity among students and working professionals worldwide.

Their open online format attracts learners who need flexible schedules.

The reason is wrong because MOOC delivery is location independent, not location specific.

Learners can access a MOOC from anywhere with an internet connection.

The claim that quality education delivery is location specific contradicts the very idea of a MOOC.

MOOCs stands for Massive Open Online Courses, designed for unlimited participation over the web.

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