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School support is increasingly in demand, and helping students can provide great working opportunities and rewarding experiences of personal and professional enrichment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, working as an education freelancer also comes with its challenges: tutors must create their own professional network, remain up-to-date with the latest pedagogical advancements, and adapt their practice to the needs of a great variety of students. <br><br>We want to help tutors in achieving these goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By offering learning and support materials designed specifically for freelancers in the education field, Mooc4Tutors aims to help tutors develop pedagogical skills that will enable them to encourage their students\u2019 success.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">We believe that a central aspect of tutoring is helping students to become active learners. 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