Moving Beyond the Effectiveness of Gamification
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چکیده
The recent booming popularity of gamification has incited researchers to investigate the effectiveness of this technique. However, by identifying different possible implications for both user and context, this paper wants to move beyond effectiveness and to elaborate on different ethical ramifications of the use of gamification. The paper concludes with formulating some guidelines for future research.
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