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ACT’s Latest Act: Investing in an Open-Source Assessment Startup

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Ever since taking the helm as CEO in 2015, Marten Roorda says ACT has closed 10 deals in which it has invested in, acquired or formed strategic partnerships with educational companies. Its main offering is TAO, an open-source platform that anyone can download for free to create and deliver tests.

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Hack Education Weekly News

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It planned to do so back in 2015.) Elsevier has acquired Plum Analytics. ” Via Inside Higher Ed : “Some education researchers have begun downloading federal data amid questions about the new administration’s commitment to continuing transparency efforts.” An education IPO! More via Inside Higher Ed.