Here is the parts breakdown includes a wiring diagram
Replacement parts for MAYTAG MDE8000AYQ Dryer - Ele | AppliancePartsPros.com

Here is a manual which may come in handy
http://www.servicematters.com/maytag_library/docs/16023110.pdf

[COLOR="Blue"]The heating element on my dryer does not seem to be working. I checked the element for continuity and it seems fine. There are two thermostats on the heating unit that show a closed curcuit (resistance shows positive) when I check them. Can you guys tell me if that is normal?[/COLOR]
Not sure what you mean. I think it is just different terminology.To me a positive resistance means there is resistance. All thermostat's and thermal fuses should be 0 ohms at room temperature. Note that the cycling thermostat has an internal heater so you have to be sure that you are measuring it's contacts and not the internal heater.

[COLOR="Blue"]Is there a way to check the thermostats that you guys know of with a multimeter for functionality?[/COLOR]
Make sure the unit is unplugged. Also unplug at least one side of any device you are measuring, this ensures that you do not read an alternate/parallel circuit path. Not sure what you mean by functionality as you have no heat you really do not care if the thermostat opens just that it is closed.


[COLOR="Blue"]What about a test that I can test the input voltage to the heating unit? [/COLOR]
Try flipping the breaker off/on slowly a couple times, sometimes you can loose half the line without actually tripping the breaker.
If this does nothing, check the voltage at the plug
L1 to L2 should be 240 volts
L1 to Neutral and L2 to Neutral, both should be 120 volts.
If OK
Unplug the unit and check the wires at the terminal strip in the machine to make sure none are loose or burned out
If OK
Check the power at the terminal strip.
Be careful as 240 volts is lethal !!!