MOOCs started with the goal of giving access to as many students as possible around the world to learn online for free. After a few years of MOOCs being introduced, many institutions started thinking about giving credit to students who take MOOCs. Apart from Malaysian HEIs, some overseas HEIs are also currently developing mechanisms to give credit to their students who follow MOOC subjects. The Ministry views the MOOC credit recognition as very good and timely to encourage flexible learning for students, reduce duplication of learning and recognize learning and experience gained outside the conventional classroom.