ad67b97e-7b4f-4fc8-ad0a-a80211267b9a20211127103427350naun:naunmdt@crossref.orgMDT DepositInternational Journal of Systems Applications, Engineering & Development2074-130810.46300/91015http://www.naun.org/cms.action?id=3100329202132920211510.46300/91015.2021.15https://www.naun.org/cms.action?id=23313The Role of Presence, Flow and Education Components in the Continuing Intention to e-LearnInmaRodríguez-ArduraInternet Interdisciplinary Institute, Open University of Catalonia (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) SpainAntoniMeseguer-ArtolaInternet Interdisciplinary Institute, Open University of Catalonia (Universitat Oberta de Catalunya) SpainThis paper investigates learners’ experiences in virtual education environments and the impact on their continued intention to e-learn. We study how presence and flow affect behavioral intention to continue e-learning, and analyze the role of TAM perceptions on core components of the virtual education environment. 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