A framework for controlling dishonesty in open and distance learning (ODL) in higher education
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Authors
Minnaar, Ansie
Issue Date
2012-10-01
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Plagiarism, Cheating, Dishonesty, Fraud.
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Abstract
Dishonesty is a contentious issue in higher education. The aim of this paper was to review current
literature on dishonesty in higher education and ODL in order to construct a framework for the
prevention of it. This is a particularly pertinent subject because the world-wide web has made academic
dishonesty easier by facilitating the practice of plagiarism. Dishonesty in high school leads to
dishonesty in higher education which, in turn, leads to fraud in the workplace. Safeguards to curb the
wave of dishonesty need to be implemented in higher education and, especially, in ODL. Consequently,
ethics in higher education and ODL, accountability and ways to counter fraud are all highlighted in this
paper, as are plagiarism detection software and the usefulness thereof in academia.
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Citation
Minnaar, Ansie (2012) A framework for controlling dishonesty in open and distance learning (ODL) in higher education. Journal of Teaching and Education, 1(3):1–13
Publisher
Journal of Teaching and Education
License
c 2012 by UniversityPublications.net
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Volume
Issue
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DOI
ISSN
2165-6266