OER Knowledge CloudJournal ArticleAdvancement of Open Learning through MOOCs in Academic Libraries: Impact and ChallengesAdvancement of Open Learning through MOOCs in Academic Libraries: Impact and ChallengesSahu, SrikantaRana, ChakradharMassive Open Online Courses or MOOCs have been accepted as an authentic source of learning, which have drastically changed the higher education system such as distance learning, online learning, e-learning, open learning methods etc. By adopting new tools and services to serve the learners, MOOCs are successfully reaching out to them. This form of open education provided through the online platform with the option of free and open enrollment have gained vast popularity among all kinds of learners. The purpose of this paper is to explore the concept, MOOCs available in India, challenges and impacts of MOOCs on academic libraries, and role of libraries and librarians.20202020/10/30EnglishKIIT - Journal of Library and Information Management7291-99India10.5958/2455-8060.2020.00011.72455-8060yesMOOCsopen course ware (OCW)e-learningacademic librarieslibrariansMOOCs platform in IndiaIndia, Asia