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This paper explores online learners' preferences and experiences of using Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) among students Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology, Faculty Health Sciences UiTM Cawangan Pulau Pinang Branch, Campus Bertam. The paper thus intends to investigate the implementation of what online learners prefer and what they experience while using MOOCs for Cytology courses. The research employs an exploratory approach using quantitative data. In the present study, 87 students questionnaires were collected through the online questionnaire after using MOOC from March to July 2022 after one semester of learning Cytology in a physical class. The findings revealed that students have a better understanding and can know faster and better when using MOOC in Cytology courses. This study determines that satisfying MOOC participants' needs on the determination of competence through MOOC improve all aspects of engagement and success of cytology courses.
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In-Text Citation: (Nazli et al., 2022)
To Cite this Article: Nazli, S. N., Ismail, W. I., Latif, R. A., Roslan, M. N. F., Rahim, N. A., Shabani, N. R. M., & Shahid, N. S. M. (2022). Perception Massive Open Online Course (MOOCs) for Cytology in the Faculty of Health Sciences. International Journal of Academic Research in Progressive Education and Development, 11(4), 650–655.
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