Examines vital design issues pertaining to the "Online Self-Test," a simple solution for dealing with concerns about lack of time and lack of motivation in distance education. Presents experiences gained during the implementation of the Online Self-Test Center for Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik, India, and demonstrates how the Internet, with its present technology limitations and costs, can be effectively used to improve the self-study of distance learners. (Author/AEF)