OpenEd's courses and programs have been recognized with awards for excellence from the following organizations:
- eCampusOntario
- Brightspace
- Desire2Learn
- The North America Web (NAWeb) Conference
- The U.S. University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)
- The Canadian Council for the Advancement of Education (CCAE)
- The Learning Resources Network (LERN)
- Council of Ontario Universities (COU)
- Canadian Association for University Continuing Education (CAUCE)
- HorseJournals.com
- Ontario Recreation Facilities Association (ORFA)