IPod shuffle doesn't open in iTunes??

Hi I have been trying to connect my iPod shuffle to iTunes but it will not recognise it on my computer??????getting frustrated any ideas please!!!!!

I just wanted to add that it does charge and it shows up in Windows Explorer as an additional drive (E).

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