what are the advantages and disadvantages of open book examination?

Open Book Examination

Pros:

- Will reduce stress from students' lives.

- Will increase the productivity level of the students.

- Will boost the level of confidence and smartness in attempting questions.

- Will ensure attentiveness and presence of mind of the students.

Cons:

- Students would lack concentration, focus and recollecting ability.

- Does not prepare students for future tests and examinations.

- Will make the concept of studies obsolete.

- Mind will become blunt and passive.

- The task of preparing a worthy question paper would become tedious.

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