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THIS ARTICLE summarizes information about authoring system technology resulting from a recent review of eighty products. Alternative authoring approaches, such as programming languages, authoring languages, and authoring systems are described. Assumptions underlying authoring system development and use concerning productivity, course quality, and course development are examined. Selection procedures and criteria are suggested that are sensitive to the varied authoring needs of different contexts. Finally, trends in software development, evaluation, marketing, and use are presented.
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Locatis, C., Ullmer, E., Carr, V. et al. Authoring systems: An introduction and assessment. J. Comput. High. Educ. 3, 23–35 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02942596
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