The MOOC Hypecycle. I was just wondering about this. Anyway, I think developments in open education are far from finished, but that the 'hype' of MOOCs may indeed diminish a bit this year or the next. I do think, however, that sustainable business models will emerge: value added services will be offered, most importantly assessment & accreditation, expert feedback/sessions, reputation and match-making, networking benefits, relevant affiliate marketing (books, university sign-up, tools), etc. There are just a lot of possible ways to maintain a free offer of high-quality content and courses, meanwhile offering all kinds of for-profit services.
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