"Speculation about the potential uses of blockchains in education has been building for some time, but we’ve now moved squarely into the era of implementation. Blockchains — digital records of individuals’ academic degrees, professional certifications and other official records — are an intriguing concept for institutions that have long relied on transcripts and diplomas to attest to academic achievement."—Source: EdTech Magazine
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Could the convenience and security of blockchain’s digital ledger system be a game-changer for higher ed institutions? EdTech Magazine takes a look at the impact blockchain could have on credentialing and competency assessment. —Eduwire Editors
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