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Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) are the key drivers of technological innovations in online teaching in education in India. Ministry of Human Resource Development has launched the indigenous MOOC platform SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds). The introduction of SWAYAM courses is to provide easy access, equity, and quality education to all. The success of the SWAYAM portal depends on awareness about this portal among the pupils and its scope in enhancing lifelong learning skills. This study is intended to discover awareness and learning experiences of e-learning on the SWAYAM among PG students of Rani Channamma University, Belagavi, and factors influencing the utilization of SWAYAM/ MOOCs by students. The students only who have been enrolled in SWAYAM courses are considered for the study. The study reveals that there is high awareness onthe SWAYAM/MOOCs among students. Very few students have enrolled in courses in different subjects. The study concluded that there is a need to encourage students to adopt MOOCs as a learning resource. This will need a collaborative effort between Faculty, University Departments, and also Academicians. There is a need for Industry, Academic Institutions to promote the acceptability of certification provided by SWAYAM in the job market.