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There are umpteen web resources on Instructional Design, learning and training.  However there are very few blogs, networks and websites that give you really useful information. In this post, I would like to list those blogs and websites that provide learning professionals with lot of useful information absolutely free of cost.

Here’s presenting TOP 10 resources for learning professionals across the globe:

1. ASTD – If you check the Archives section in this website, you will find articles written from the year 2000 to 2009. The articles are very insightful and a must read for all learning professionals.
2. eLearning Technology – You must check this blog for latest news/updates in the learning/training industry. This blog also has lots of external links that lead to really good web resources on learning/training.
3. The Rapid eLearning blog – If you are a designer or an avid PowerPoint user, then this blog is just for you. This blog is exclusively on rapid e-learning and has loads of tips and tricks which makes it one of the best freely available resources on e-learning design.
4. Upside Learning Blog – If you are interested in MLearning, Augmented Reality and other latest technologies for e-learning, then you must visit this blog.
5. Kapp Notes – If you are interested in Game Based Learning and Immersive Learning, then this blog is for you. This blog has lots of good examples and case studies on the subject.
6. The Learning Circuits Blog - This blog  is known for its “Question of the Month” feature. The questions are focused on learning/training and the responses are insightful.
7. PINOT - If you are interested in learning about non-training solutions for performance improvement, then join this social network. This network has focus groups and useful discussions, resources are available within each group.
8. C4LPT - If you are interested in social learning examples and tools for learning, then you must visit this site. This site lists top 100 tools for learning and has excellent getting started guides for social learning.
9. Making Change – This blog has useful tips and tricks on e-learning design and also good e-learning examples.
10. Learnability Matters – This blog again has useful tips and tricks on e-learning design, e-learning case studies and some e-learning examples. There are some articles that give good introduction to Instructional Design concepts/practices.

Hope you find this list useful!