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Is the Cheating Risk Always Higher in Online Instruction Compared to Face-to-Face Instruction?

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  • Oskar Harmon

    (University of Connecticut)

  • James Lambrinos

    (Union Graduate College)

  • Judy Buffolino

    (University of Connecticut)

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This article analyzes the exposure to cheating risk of online courses relative to face-to-face courses at a single institution. For our sample of 20 online courses we report that the cheating risk is higher than for equivalent face-to-face courses because of reliance on un-proctored multiple choice exams. We conclude that the combination of a proctored final exam, and strategic use cheating deterrents in the administration of un-proctored multiple choice exams, would significantly reduce the cheating risk differential without substantially altering the assessment design of online instruction.

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  • Oskar Harmon & James Lambrinos & Judy Buffolino, 2008. "Is the Cheating Risk Always Higher in Online Instruction Compared to Face-to-Face Instruction?," Working papers 2008-14, University of Connecticut, Department of Economics, revised Sep 2010.
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    Keywords

    Academic Dishonesty; Cheating; Online Instruction; Principles of Economics;
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    JEL classification:

    • A22 - General Economics and Teaching - - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics - - - Undergraduate

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