The document discusses some of the challenges and debates around massive open online courses (MOOCs). It questions whether MOOCs are a revolutionary innovation in education or just a repackaging of existing teaching methods. Some of the challenges mentioned include defining what a MOOC is, determining motivations for their creation, assessing their potential for disruption or innovation in higher education, issues of participation and inclusion, and whether comparisons between MOOCs and traditional teaching are "apples to apples." The document raises questions about evaluating MOOCs' pedagogical impact and what higher education may look like after their introduction.