When downloading course materials from Moodle, why do new Firefox windows open repeatedly and indefinitely until I FORCE QUIT?

I use Moodle for my University courses. Moodle recommends using Firefox. Lately, when I download materials for my courses, Firefox begins to rapidly open new blank windows and will not stop until I Force Quit. I also am left with as many blank documents in my Downloads Folder as the amount of opened windows. Occasionally, when my required materials are successfully downloaded, the document will cause the aforementioned problem to begin again. I have removed Firefox and then reloaded and it is still occurring. I have attempted to use Safari and have not had the same problem. I would prefer to use Firefox but am reaching the limit of my patience and am about to say goodbye forever.

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