Online cheating amid COVID-19

We present evidence of cheating that took place in online examinations during COVID-19 lockdowns and propose two solutions with and without a camera for the cheating problem based on the experience accumulated by online chess communities over the past two decades. The best implementable solution is...

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Published inJournal of economic behavior & organization Vol. 182; pp. 196 - 211
Main Authors Bilen, Eren, Matros, Alexander
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.02.2021
Subjects
Cheating
Education
Online chess
Online examinations
Online examinations
A2
Cheating
Education
I20
K42
Online chess
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Summary:We present evidence of cheating that took place in online examinations during COVID-19 lockdowns and propose two solutions with and without a camera for the cheating problem based on the experience accumulated by online chess communities over the past two decades. The best implementable solution is a uniform online exam policy where a camera capturing each students computer screen and room is a requirement. We recommend avoiding grading on a curve and giving students less time but simpler questions on tests.
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ISSN:0167-2681
1879-1751
0167-2681
DOI:10.1016/j.jebo.2020.12.004