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Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions: Research Integrity for Massive Open Online Courses

Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions: Research Integrity for Massive Open Online Courses
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Author(s): Leilani Goosen (University of South Africa, South Africa)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 19
Source title: Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Cees Th. Smit Sibinga (University of Groningen, The Netherlands)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2730-5.ch009

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Abstract

The purpose of this chapter is firstly to build on the existing literature in the field of research methodology, especially as applicable in the emerging areas of information and communication technologies for development (ICT4D) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). This chapter is further aimed at enabling readers to understand why ethics is important in research relating to ICT4D and MOOCs, as well as identifying other elements critical to the responsible conduct of research in the areas of ICT4D and MOOCs. The chapter specifically discusses research integrity in the context of a MOOC entitled Ethical Information and Communication Technologies for Development Solutions.

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