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  • Health Sciences
  • Medical Education
  • Digital Health

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  • A 6-week massive open online course (MOOC) titled "Understanding MS" was developed over one year.
  • The course targeted individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) and interested laypeople.
  • Its primary goals were to enhance MS knowledge, health literacy, and participant resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive description and evaluation of the development process for the "Understanding MS" MOOC.
  • To assess the effectiveness of the collaborative development approach.

Main Methods:

  • Development involved a focus group, over 50 content videos, text materials, quizzes, and activities.
  • Original images, animations, and a pilot study were created.
  • Collaboration included people with MS, healthcare professionals, and academic researchers.

Main Results:

  • The development process was efficient and effective.
  • The "Understanding MS" MOOC achieved first place among over 2400 MOOCs released in 2019 based on participant reviews.
  • The course demonstrated excellent user satisfaction.

Conclusions:

  • Community support and stakeholder involvement are crucial for high-quality educational content.
  • Early research planning and strong coordination are vital for consistent messaging.
  • A robust network of collaborators is an invaluable resource for course development.