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<br> <br><p><br> In Tech: Minecraft for schools, Amazon Dash, data encryption By Associated Press<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> Published: 21:12 EDT, 20 January 2016 <br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> Microsoft has purchased Minecraft's educational version, and plans to develop a larger and more robust version for classrooms.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> The Redmond, Washington, software company will join forces with TeacherGaming LLC, creator of MinecraftEdu to transform the game into "Minecraft Education Edition." Financial terms were not disclosed.<br></p><br><br> <br><br><br><br> <br><p><br> Microsoft says the new version will add and enhance features that are designed to make the game more classroom accessible, including improved maps and coordinates that will aid students and teachers in finding their way around the Minecraft world together. Developers plan to improve the game's multi-play