If we can get past the magic of “massive” and “free,” we begin to see Coursera/edX-type MOOCs for what they really are — online courses, no different from the ones your college or university is offering right now. Open up registration to anyone anywhere, don’t charge a fee, and you’re MOOCing.
http://etcjournal.com/2013/06/01/what-are-moocs-anyway-and-should-you-consider-moocing/