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Gamification in Learning and Education

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Let’s explore theories associated with gamification.

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  2. The Center for Instructional Technology Solutions in Industry and Education (CITSIE), Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

    Kibong Song

  3. School of Education, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, USA

    Barbara Lockee & John Burton

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Kim, S., Song, K., Lockee, B., Burton, J. (2018). Theories for Gamification in Learning and Education. In: Gamification in Learning and Education. Advances in Game-Based Learning. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47283-6_5

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