Michael E. Gage
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WeBWorK, WebAssign, CAPA, Blackboard, Prometheus, WebCT

WeBWorK and CAPA, and to some extent WebAssign use a "programming" or algorithmic paradigm for developing problems. More flexible -- higher learning curve. In particular WeBWorK allows one to program the answer checking as well as the delivery of each problem.

Others use a "database" paradigm. Fill in the parameters in one of several problem types.

WeBWorK and CAPA have facility for TeX based hard copy output. I don't think the others do.

Things to consider

Extensibility

Ease of use -- particularly for students, but also for instructors

Availability -- especially for students. WeBWorK won't work with a class that does not have easy access to the internet.