As part of our ongoing exploration of the potential of Massive Open Online Courses, Online Learning Strategies in conjunction with the Centre for Teaching Support & Innovation recently held a community event, MOOCapalooza: Purposes and Potential of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The event showcased MOOC research, pedagogy, outreach and news. The following resources summarize a few of the most important take-aways from the afternoon.
![Image of Laurie Harrison](http://www.ocw.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-2.37.35-PM-300x151.png)
Laurie Harrison: Strategic impacts of MOOCs at UOfT and beyond
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Carol Rolheiser: How MOOC data influences new research and pedagogical opportunities
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Wendy Newman: How MOOC initiatives support community outreach