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Stephen Downes

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I applaud the effort to move away from proctored exams. An having open book exams in one way to do it. But I have my doubts about the use of 'honor codes' with statements like "I agree that I will not consult with other people about the exam questions and answers." Whether one follows the honor code is a matter of ethics, and people learn ethics from their environment and their culture. And what has that been teaching people about ethics lately? An honor code only works in a society where there is honor.

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