Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for creating, administering, grading, and analyzing educational assessments; providing temporary use of non-downloadable cloud-based software for creating, administering, grading, and analyzing educational assessments; application service provider (ASP), namely, hosting computer software applications of others to assess and track student performance and generate performance reports; remote identification verification services using technology to authenticate user identity for takers of remote exams and assessments.