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Digital education tools such as massive open online courses (MOOCs) represent an innovative approach to deliver structured, interactive, and scalable learning experiences to large patient populations. However, few MOOCs have been specifically designed for patients with oncological or hematological disorders, and even fewer have been rigorously evaluated for their educational impact.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Objective<\/jats:title>\n This study aimed to develop and evaluate a MOOC co-designed with patients, caregivers, and health care professionals to improve knowledge, skills, and empowerment among patients living with MM and their relatives. Secondary objectives included assessing participant satisfaction, engagement, and the feasibility of this digital education model at a national scale.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n \n The MOOC \u201cUnderstanding and Living with Myeloma\u201d was jointly developed by the French Association of Patients with Multiple Myeloma (AF3M) and the French-Speaking Myeloma Intergroup (IFM). The program consisted of 5 thematic modules delivered over 8 weeks, covering disease mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment options, side-effect management, and daily-life adaptation. Content combined educational videos, self-assessment quizzes, peer-tutoring forums, and live web conferences with experts. Participants self-assessed their knowledge using a 52-item questionnaire rated from 1 (poor) to 5 (excellent) before and after completing the program. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test (2-sided\n \u03b1<\/jats:italic>\n =.05).\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n \n During the first session, 254 participants registered for the course. Among them, 76 (30%) completed all modules and both evaluations. The mean global knowledge score increased from 3.06\/5 before to 4.21\/5 after the MOOC (mean gain + 1.15, + 38%;\n P<\/jats:italic>\n <.001). Improvements were consistent across all knowledge domains, including understanding of treatments (+40%), recognition of warning signs (+35%), and self-management skills (+39%). Overall, 98% (74\/76) of respondents reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the course, and 99% (75\/76) would recommend it to other patients. Since 2018, the MOOC has been conducted 6 times at different periods, enrolling a cumulative total of 2400 participants, confirming its sustainability and scalability.\n <\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n Participation in this co-designed, patient-centered MOOC was associated with a statistically and educationally significant improvement in knowledge among patients with MM and their caregivers. The program was highly valued by users and demonstrates the feasibility of large-scale digital patient education in oncology. As a freely accessible, repeatable, and peer-supported resource, this MOOC complements medical consultations and traditional TPE programs. 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